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.
About this Instant Pot Converter
Use this free Instant Pot converter to estimate pressure cooker timing from slow cooker or conventional cooking times. It is useful for adapting recipes and planning faster meals. No signup is required, and the tool works on phones, tablets, and desktop browsers.