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Rump steak in the grill.6-8 minutes at 455°F

1-inch rump steak. A useful starting range, with the details that matter.

°F · oz/lb°C · g/kg

Make it your portion.

One piece or reference portion, rather than total basket load.
Stay within your appliance’s supported temperatures.

Changing the size or temperature gives a modelled estimate. How it works

Typical range

Rump steak, your setting

6-8minutes

at 455°F

Check at 6 min Turn around 3 min

Based on Weber: cooking chart.

Source entry: Steak cuts. Portion controls describe one piece or planning portion; they are separate from the manufacturer’s total basket load.

From preheat to the final check.

  1. 1

    Preheat

    455°F; follow your appliance instructions.

  2. 2

    Cook

    6-8 minutes; keep pieces evenly spaced.

  3. 3

    Turn

    At about 3 minutes, turn or shake.

  4. 4

    Check

    145°F at the center; Whole cuts of beef, pork and lamb.

  5. 5

    Rest

    At least 3 minutes after reaching the safe temperature.

A quick size comparison.

The source reference is marked below. Other rows are modelled estimates at your selected settings.

Rump steak cooking time by reference size
Reference sizeTypical timeBasis
4 oz3-6 minutesModel estimate
8 oz6-8 minutesSource reference
16 oz9-13 minutesModel estimate

Same food. Different details.

Print the grill chartSafe internal temperature

A frozen estimate is not supported for this method. Thaw safely before using the reference range.

A few things worth knowing.

How long does rump steak take in the grill?

For 1-inch rump steak, the chart baseline is 6-8 minutes at 455°F. Adjusted sizes and temperatures are modelled estimates.

What makes rump steak cook faster or slower?

Use evenly sized pieces so the center and outside finish closer together. Thickness, initial temperature and appliance output also matter. A total basket weight does not describe the thickness of each piece.

Can I cook rump steak from frozen?

This method has no supported frozen model. Thaw safely first and use the reference shape.

When should I start checking?

Check at 6 minutes for this setting. Keep cooking if the center has not reached the appropriate safety endpoint or texture. A timer is a reminder to check.

How do I know when rump steak is done?

Reach 145°F before removing from heat, then rest for at least 3 minutes. A thermometer beats any timer.

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Where this range comes from.

Reference facts are compiled from primary charts. Adjusted ranges are planning estimates. Read how we calculate them.