For most standard ¼–½‑pound hamburger patties, grill them about 7–12 minutes total over medium‑high to high heat (around 500–600°F), flipping once halfway through, until they reach a safe internal temperature of 160°F.

Quick time‑by‑doneness

These assume ½‑inch‑thick, 4–6 oz patties on a hot grill:

  • Medium‑rare (130–135°F) : roughly 5–6 minutes total (about 2½–3 minutes per side).
  • Medium (140–145°F) : roughly 7–9 minutes total (about 3½–4 minutes per side).
  • Medium‑well / Well‑done (150–160°F) : roughly 9–12 minutes total (about 4½–6 minutes per side).

Always use an instant‑read thermometer ; times can vary with grill temp, patty thickness, and wind.

Simple grilling steps

  1. Preheat the grill to medium‑high or high (500–600°F) and oil the grates.
  1. Form ½‑inch‑thick patties , lightly dimple the center to keep them flat.
  1. Grill with lid closed , flip once when you see juices pooling on top, and cook to your target temp.
  1. Rest 3–5 minutes off the heat before serving so juices redistribute.

Time chart (HTML table)

Doneness Target temp (°F) Approx. total time* Time per side*
Medium‑rare 130–135°F 5–6 minutes 2½–3 minutes
Medium 140–145°F 7–9 minutes 3½–4 minutes
Medium‑well 150–155°F 9–11 minutes 4½–5½ minutes
Well‑done 160°F 10–12 minutes 5–6 minutes
*Times are for **4–6 oz, ½‑inch‑thick patties** on a hot grill; adjust slightly for thicker or thinner burgers.

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