Here is a good resource:
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2006/11/diy_thanksgivin.html
A good estimate is approx. 13 pounds of it is edible. The rest is bone, grizzle, etc. The rule of thumb I use when estimating how much edible meat is in a 'bone-in' piece is, >> Take the total weight and about 2/3 of it can be eaten.<< Everybody has their own 'rule of thumb', but that seems to work for me.
well i 17 pound turkey will cook for 8 hours if it helps
The average amount to cook a 13 pound turkey which is not stuffed is about 3 hours. This is when you use the oven to bake it.
The recommended cook time for a 13-pound stuffed turkey is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours at 325F.
To ensure a perfectly roasted turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, cook it for about 13-15 minutes per pound at 325F. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165F in the thickest part of the turkey.
At 1/2 pound of turkey each; 15 x 1/2= 7.5 pounds of meat, x roughly 1.5 for bones, a 10 pounder should theoretically do fine, but 15 pounds would be better, in case you have a bunch of white-meat lovers, or something.
11-13 minutes per pound if unstuffed. A 13 lb turkey should take approximately 2 1/2 hrs
The recommended cooking time for a turkey is about 13-15 minutes per pound at a temperature of 325F.
You should cook a turkey for about 13-15 minutes per pound at a temperature of 325F.
The recommended turkey cooking time is about 13-15 minutes per pound at 325F for a perfectly roasted Thanksgiving turkey.
it would cost 13% more than last year!
For roasting a 15-pound turkey, you should use a baking pan that is at least 16 inches in length and 13 inches in width.