Egg weight by size
These are the USDA size classes. Each class is defined by the minimum weight of a dozen eggs in the shell, so single eggs vary.
| Size | Minimum per dozen | Minimum per egg, in shell |
|---|---|---|
| Jumbo | 30 oz | 70.9 g |
| Extra large | 27 oz | 63.8 g |
| Large | 24 oz | 56.7 g |
| Medium | 21 oz | 49.6 g |
| Small | 18 oz | 42.5 g |
| Peewee | 15 oz | 35.4 g |
Weight without the shell
| Size | Grams, shelled |
|---|---|
| Medium | 44 g |
| Large | 50 g |
| Extra large | 56 g |
| Jumbo | 63 g |
A large egg splits into about 34 g of white and 15 g of yolk on average, so you can use these amounts when a recipe asks for just a white or a yolk.
Egg substitution chart
How many eggs of another size replace the large eggs in a recipe, rounded to whole eggs.
| Large | Medium | Extra large | Jumbo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Where these numbers come from
Size classes are the USDA minimums per dozen, with the per-egg figure worked out by dividing by 12. Average shelled weights come from 177 Milk Street, and the white and yolk averages from America’s Test Kitchen. Real eggs vary, so for baking where accuracy matters, weigh them.
See also the butter conversions chart and the recipe scaler calculator.
Common questions
How much does a large egg weigh?
About 57 grams in the shell and about 50 grams without it.
What size egg does a recipe mean?
If a recipe just says an egg or eggs, it normally means a large egg.
How many medium eggs equal 6 large eggs?
About 7 medium eggs. The same amount is about 5 extra large or 5 jumbo eggs.
Should I weigh eggs for baking?
Yes, if you want precision. Crack the eggs, beat them, and weigh out 50 grams for each large egg the recipe needs.