Meat Doneness Chart

Internal temperature guide for meat doneness. Rare to well-done temperatures for beef, pork, chicken, and lamb.

Meat Rare Med-Rare Medium Med-Well Well Done
Beef Steak125F/52C135F/57C145F/63C155F/68C165F/74C
Ground Beef----160F/71C
Pork Chop--145F/63C155F/68C165F/74C
Chicken Breast----165F/74C
Turkey----165F/74C
Lamb125F/52C130F/54C140F/60C150F/66C160F/71C
Fish--145F/63C--

About Meat Doneness Chart

Internal temperature guide for meat doneness. Rare to well-done temperatures for beef, pork, chicken, and lamb. Whether you are a home cook or professional baker, accurate measurements are essential for consistent results.

Why Accurate Measurements Matter

In baking, even small measurement differences can affect the outcome. A cup of flour can vary by 30+ grams depending on how it is scooped. Using weight measurements (grams) instead of volume (cups) gives you much more consistent results.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Meat Doneness Chart work?

Internal temperature guide for meat doneness. Rare to well-done temperatures for beef, pork, chicken, and lamb.

Is this tool accurate for baking?

Yes. Our tool uses standard conversion factors and ingredient-specific density data for accurate kitchen measurements.

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