Egg Size Conversion Chart & Tips | Incredible Egg (2024)

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Egg Size Conversion Chart & Tips | Incredible Egg? ›

Two large eggs: If your recipe requires two large eggs, you can substitute two eggs of either medium, extra-large or jumbo size. The only amount adjustment necessary is if you have small eggs instead, in which case, you should use three.

Two large eggs: If your recipe requires two large eggs, you can substitute two eggs of either medium, extra-large or jumbo size. The only amount adjustment necessary is if you have small eggs instead, in which case, you should use three.

“95–99% of the time, recipes are developed with large eggs.” (Of course, if a recipe is specifically formulated with a certain egg size—one famous Contessa, for example, bakes with extra-large—seek them out for the most successful result.)

Ten large eggs equals approximately two cups volume. Substitute eight extra large eggs, 12 medium eggs or 14 small eggs.

The resulting formula for egg volume, V, was V = (0.6057 - 0.0018B)LB2 in which L is the egg length in millimeters, and B is the egg maximum breadth in millimeters. Egg surface area, S, was calculated as S = (3.155 - 0.0136L + 0.0115B)LB, in which both L and B are taken in millimeters.

And if you don't have the size egg the recipe calls for, you need to adjust. "Say I say you need three large eggs in a recipe and you put in three jumbo eggs — it's going to be a completely different recipe," explains baker Erin McDowell. Too much egg can result in a rubbery, gummy texture in those bars, she explains.

Too large an egg can result in a wetter-than-intended dough, which could make your cookies spread more and be flatter. Using too small an egg could pose problems in the opposite direction: stunted, humped cookies.

For basic egg preparation, such as scrambled, fried, poached, etc., any size eggs will work.

Are brown eggs healthier than white eggs? ›

The color of the shell does not affect the nutrient content. There is no nutritional difference between a white and a brown egg. The breed of the hen determines the color of her eggs. Chickens such as the Leghorn, White Rock and Cornish, lay white eggs.

A general rule, unwashed eggs will last around two weeks unrefrigerated and about three months or more in your refrigerator. If you're experiencing an egg boom, it's smart to refrigerate any unwashed fresh eggs you aren't planning to eat immediately. This will help them last longer.

Eggs have a natural coating called a “cuticle” or “bloom” that protects the contents from bacteria. When that cuticle is washed off, the semipermeable shell can allow bacteria to pass through and contaminate the contents. So, if you wash the protective coating off the eggs, immediately cook them or store in the fridge.

U.S. Grade B eggs have whites that may be thinner and yolks that may be wider and flatter than eggs of higher grades. The shells must be unbroken, but may show slight stains. This quality is seldom found in retail stores because they are usually used to make liquid, frozen, and dried egg products.

For eggs that are scrambled, fried, poached, etc., any size eggs will work. For most other recipes and especially baked items, size is important. The Large egg is the standard most often used and using a different size, without making an adjustment can affect texture, flavor balance and consistency.

Refrigerator Storage: Refrigerate eggs at 40°F or less. Store them in their original carton on an inside shelf and away from pungent foods. The temperature on an inside shelf remains more constant than one on the door, which is opened and closed frequently.

Egg size is related to the age of the hen -- as a hen gets older, she lays larger eggs. Eggs are sorted at the grading station based on weight, not circumference, and packaged accordingly into the following sizes: pee wee, small, medium, large, extra large or jumbo. Learn more.

When a recipe calls for just one or two eggs, feel free to substitute any size. For larger quantities, follow these substitution guidelines: 3 large eggs are equivalent to: 3 medium eggs, 3 extra-large eggs, 2 jumbo eggs. 4 large eggs are equivalent to: 5 medium eggs, 4 extra-large eggs, 3 jumbo eggs.