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Smoke Time Calculator
A free smoke time calculator for 12 cuts of beef, pork and poultry. At 245 to 255°F, a whole packer brisket takes about 1 to 1.25 hours per pound, so a 14 lb packer needs 14 to 17.5 hours plus a 30 to 60 minute rest. Pull it at 203°F. Enter the meat, weight, smoker temperature and when you want to eat, and the calculator gives you a start time, a cook timeline and a fuel estimate.
What are you smoking?
Beef
Pork
Poultry
Weight (lbs)typical: 8–20 lbs
Smoker temperature
Fuel type(optional)
When do you want to eat?
Your Cook Plan
Brisket (Whole Packer) · 14 lbs · 245–255°F
14:30
Total Hrs
11:30 PM
Start Smoking
203°F
Pull Temp
14 hrs 30 min – 18 hrs 30 min total · cook 14 hrs–17 hrs 30 min · rest 30–60 min
Timeline
Start early. It’s better to finish early and rest longer than to rush.
Temperature Targets
Fuel Estimate
42–53 lbsLump Charcoal
Burns hotter, less ash. Inconsistent sizing.
Cook Notes
- Expect the stall around hour 6–7, when the internal temp hits 150–170°F. Don't panic — it can last 2-4 hours.
- Wrap in butcher paper at 165°F to push through the stall.
- Probe for tenderness, not just temp — should slide in like butter.
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