Egg Size Converter
Swap large, medium, small, extra-large and jumbo eggs — whole, whites or yolks — by weight
Recipes assume large eggs. US egg sizes are legal weight classes set by minimum weight per dozen, so three medium eggs are not the same amount of egg as three large ones. This converter swaps sizes by weight for whole eggs, whites or yolks, and says how much to beat and measure from the last egg.
US egg sizes by weight
| Size | In shell (min.) | Shelled | White | Yolk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peewee | 35 g | 32 g | 21 g | 11 g |
| Small | 43 g | 38 g | 25 g | 13 g |
| Medium | 50 g | 44 g | 29 g | 15 g |
| Large | 57 g | 50 g | 33 g | 17 g |
| Extra large | 64 g | 56 g | 37 g | 19 g |
| Jumbo | 71 g | 63 g | 42 g | 21 g |
Swapping sizes: common cases
| Recipe says | Weight | Medium | Extra large | Jumbo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 large | 50 g | 1.14 | 0.89 | 0.79 |
| 2 large | 100 g | 2.27 | 1.79 | 1.59 |
| 3 large | 150 g | 3.41 | 2.68 | 2.38 |
| 4 large | 200 g | 4.55 | 3.57 | 3.17 |
| 6 large | 300 g | 6.82 | 5.36 | 4.76 |
A large egg is about 50 g out of the shell — 33 g white and 17 g yolk — and about 3 tablespoons once beaten, so each tablespoon of beaten egg is roughly 17 g.
Frequently asked questions
How many medium eggs equal 3 large eggs?
Three large eggs are about 150 g shelled; a medium is about 44 g, so use three medium eggs plus about 18 g (a generous tablespoon) beaten from a fourth.
What size egg do recipes mean if they do not say?
Large — about 50 g out of the shell.
Do UK and US eggs weigh the same?
No. A UK large is 63–73 g in the shell; a UK medium is the closer match to a US large.