The short answer is not “one quart per pound.” Electric roaster ovens are shaped cooking chambers, and turkey size depends on both volume and clearance.
The direct quart-to-turkey answer
Choose the 22-quart AROMA when your bird may be near 26 pounds or when you want the most margin in this shortlist. Choose the Proctor Silex 18-quart model for a bird up to its published 24-pound limit. Choose the AROMA 18-quart ART-718B when a bird up to 22 pounds covers your plan and the smaller footprint fits your counter.
Why quarts are not a universal formula
Quart capacity describes the vessel, not a standardized turkey shape. The bird, rack, and lid curve still need clearance, so treat the manufacturer’s number as a boundary rather than a promise of identical fit.
AROMA 22Qt ART-832ST: the most headroom
The ART-832ST is the clearest answer when you are shopping for the largest bird in this set. Its published 22-quart capacity is paired with a 26-pound turkey claim. Model manual data also lists 1,450 watts and 23.43 by 15.35 by 14.57 inches, so the extra capacity comes with a real footprint and lid height to plan around.
Check the lid path
Measure the counter and vertical path before choosing the biggest model.
Proctor Silex 32211: the middle-capacity answer
The Proctor Silex 18 Quart 32211 is published for up to a 24-pound turkey. That puts it between the two AROMA choices by bird guidance even though it shares the 18-quart label with ART-718B. The manufacturer’s archived 18-quart roaster description emphasizes a removable pan and lift-out rack, as well as roasting, baking, slow cooking, and steaming.
When the middle size works
Choose it when 24 pounds covers the plan and the removable rack suits your cleanup routine.
AROMA 18Qt ART-718B: the value-size answer
The ART-718B is listed for a 22-pound turkey and its official manual gives a 10–22-pound whole-turkey range at 350–400°F. That makes it a reasonable match for a typical holiday bird, not a universal substitute for every other 18-quart model.
Published model details for the sizing decision
The capacity claim answers only part of the question. This second view keeps the physical and electrical details visible so a bird that fits on paper does not become an unsafe countertop setup.
| Detail | AROMA ART-832ST | Proctor Silex 32211 | AROMA ART-718B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 22 quarts | 18 quarts | 18 quarts |
| Turkey guidance | Up to 26 lb | Up to 24 lb | Up to 22 lb |
| Dimensions | 23.43"L × 15.35"W × 14.57"H in model manual data | Verify the supplied model’s exterior dimensions | Verify the supplied model’s exterior dimensions |
| Power | 1,450W; 120V/60Hz in model manual data | Verify the rating label/manual | Verify the rating label/manual |
| Cooking parts | Removable pan, roasting rack, lid | Removable pan and lift-out rack | Removable enameled pan, metal rack, self-basting lid |
The practical questions people ask
Should I add water to an electric roaster?
Usually, do not add water just because the turkey is in a roaster. Follow the manual and recipe; extra water can dilute drippings and never replaces correct heat or a thermometer.
Does the turkey fit with the lid on?
Yes. Seat the lid during cooking, and dry-fit the thawed turkey on its rack first. If the lid presses on the bird, the setup is too large even if the scale weight is within the published range.
Should I use thawed or frozen weight?
Use thawed dimensions as the practical check. A frozen turkey needs different timing; follow current USDA guidance and the manual rather than guessing, and do not stuff it frozen.
The useful rule is simple: choose the model-specific bird limit, confirm lid clearance with the bird on its rack, and leave the main oven free only after the countertop setup is safe.