Pellet and cook calculator

Planning numbers for time, pellet weight, and whether the hopper survives the cook. Not a promise. Wind and weather will move this.

Inputs

Change anything. The estimate updates live. The URL updates so you can paste it in a reply.

Protein / cook typeMeat weight (lb)Target grill temp (F)

Grill model

Ambient condition

Winter / sub-freezing is the one that surprises people. It roughly doubles pellet use in this model.

Mild (about 60 to 80 F)1x pelletsCool (about 40 to 59 F)1.25x pelletsCold (about 25 to 39 F)1.55x pelletsWinter / sub-freezing2.1x pellets

Hopper size (lb)Type the hopper on your lid or bag.Generic burn rate at 225 F (lb/hr)Community ballpark is often 0.5 to 1.2 lb/hr in mild weather. Not a lab number.

Skin needs heat. Low-and-slow chicken often comes out rubbery.

The URL updates as you change inputs. Copy it to share your exact scenario. How the formula works.