The Volume of a Turkey calculator approximates the volume of a 
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turkey based on its weight and the mean density of poultry.
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:
- (W) Weight of Turkey
Volume of a Turkey(V): The calculator returns the approximate volume of the turkey in fluid ounces. However, this can be automatically converted to other volume units (e.g. gallons or liters) via the pull-down menu.
The Math / Science
When cooking a turkey by deep frying, it can be useful to know the approximate volume in fluid units that a given turkey displaces, taking into account the cavity in the turkey body. This formula uses the weight of a prepared turkey and the mean density of poultry (`1050 "kg/"m^3`) to compute the volume in meters cubed. That number is then converted to fluid ounces for comparison with the volume of a deep fryer.
A common holiday tradition is to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. One of the recent trends is deep frying a turkey. This formula helps you know how many fluid ounces of cooking oil is needed for your deep fryer pot by measuring the interior dimensions of the fryer.
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- Oil Displaced by a Turkey
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- Volume of a Rectangular Fryer
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- Oil needed for Turkey Fryer
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- Convert Kitchen Units This helps you use different measuring cups in the kitchen to correctly add up to the prescribed volume.