Instant Pot ↔ Slow Cooker Converter
Convert cooking times between Instant Pot pressure cooker, slow cooker, and oven.
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Quick Reference Table
| Food | Slow Cooker Low | Slow Cooker High | Instant Pot | Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dried Beans | 8–10 hrs | 5–6 hrs | 25–30 min | Natural |
| Beef Chuck Roast | 8–10 hrs | 4–5 hrs | 60–80 min | Natural 15 min |
| Beef Stew | 8–10 hrs | 4–6 hrs | 35 min | Natural 10 min |
| Whole Chicken | 6–8 hrs | 3–4 hrs | 25–30 min | Natural 15 min |
| Chicken Breasts | 4–6 hrs | 3–4 hrs | 10–15 min | Natural 5 min |
| Chicken Thighs | 6–8 hrs | 3–4 hrs | 15 min | Natural 5 min |
| Pork Shoulder | 8–10 hrs | 4–6 hrs | 60–75 min | Natural 15 min |
| Pork Ribs | 6–8 hrs | 3–4 hrs | 25–30 min | Quick |
| Vegetables (soft) | 2–3 hrs | 1–2 hrs | 3–5 min | Quick |
| Vegetables (root) | 4–6 hrs | 2–3 hrs | 8–12 min | Quick |
| White Rice | 2–2.5 hrs | 1–1.5 hrs | 3 min | Natural 10 min |
| Brown Rice | 3–4 hrs | 2–3 hrs | 22 min | Natural 10 min |
| Soup / Broth | 6–8 hrs | 3–4 hrs | 20–30 min | Quick |
| Fish / Salmon | 1–2 hrs | 1 hr | 3–5 min | Quick |
| Shrimp | 1–1.5 hrs | 45 min | 1–2 min | Quick |
How to use
- Choose the conversion direction using the tabs at the top.
- Select the food category and enter your original cooking time.
- The converted time updates automatically as you type.
- Pay attention to the recommended pressure release method — it affects texture.
- Natural release means letting pressure drop on its own; quick release uses the valve.
- Use the reference table below for quick lookups on common foods.
- Times are estimates — always check food is fully cooked before serving.