Jumbo Eggs
- Thread starter Jafwiz
- Start date
- Joined
- Jun 22, 2017
- Messages
- 4,096
- Reaction score
- 2,087
Are you using an American, Canadian, or a European recipe? This makes a difference because how eggs are graded differ in different countries. European eggs are graded to a different standard, the egg is much larger.
Average American large eggshell weighs 8 grams. I note the weight of the shell because knowing the average weight of the shell will help you in reducing waste if you bake by weight.
For American large eggs
A 58g -59 g egg in shell will yield 50g of raw egg
A 61g - 62g egg in the shell will yield 53g of raw egg
The yolk weighs about 38% of the large raw egg
Eggs must meet a MINIMUM size to be included in a grade side. So any egg in the US between 56.7g - 63.7g is graded as a large egg.
There’s also a difference in US and UK measurements. If you use a recipe from Canada or UK and it calls for a pint of cream it’s going to be a different amount than a U.S. pint.
US 1 Tablespoons = 14.78 mL
closest to 100mL in US TBSP is 6 3/4 TBSP (99.76mL) or 7 TBSP (103.46mL) and not 8 TBSP (118.2mL0
US 1 oz = 29.57mL
UK 1 oz = 28.41mL
US N/A
UK 1 gill = 5 oz = 142.07mL
US 1 cup = 8 oz = 236mL
UK N/A
US 1 pint = 16 oz = 473.18mL
UK 1 pint = 20 oz = 568.28mL
US 1 quart = 32 oz = 946.36mL
UK 1 quart = 40 oz = 1.137L
US 1 gallon = 128 oz = 3.785L
UK 1 gallon = 160 oz = 4.546L
Average American large eggshell weighs 8 grams. I note the weight of the shell because knowing the average weight of the shell will help you in reducing waste if you bake by weight.
For American large eggs
A 58g -59 g egg in shell will yield 50g of raw egg
A 61g - 62g egg in the shell will yield 53g of raw egg
The yolk weighs about 38% of the large raw egg
Eggs must meet a MINIMUM size to be included in a grade side. So any egg in the US between 56.7g - 63.7g is graded as a large egg.
| United States | ||
| Size | Minimum mass per egg | |
| Jumbo | 70.9 g | 2.5 oz |
| Extra-Large (XL) | 63.8 g | 2.25 oz. |
| Large (L) | 56.7 g | 2 oz. |
| Medium (M) | 49.6 g | 1.75 oz. |
| Small (S) | 42.5 g | 1.5 oz. |
| Peewee | 35.4 g | 1.25 oz. |
| Canada | ||
| Size | Minimum mass per egg | |
| Jumbo | 70 g | |
| Extra Large | 63 g | |
| Large | 56 g | |
| Medium | 49 g | |
| Europe | ||
| Size | Minimum mass per egg | |
| Extra large (XL) | 73 g | |
| Large (L) | 63 g | |
| Medium (M) | 53 g | |
| Small (S) | Less than 53 g |
There’s also a difference in US and UK measurements. If you use a recipe from Canada or UK and it calls for a pint of cream it’s going to be a different amount than a U.S. pint.
US 1 Tablespoons = 14.78 mL
closest to 100mL in US TBSP is 6 3/4 TBSP (99.76mL) or 7 TBSP (103.46mL) and not 8 TBSP (118.2mL0
US 1 oz = 29.57mL
UK 1 oz = 28.41mL
US N/A
UK 1 gill = 5 oz = 142.07mL
US 1 cup = 8 oz = 236mL
UK N/A
US 1 pint = 16 oz = 473.18mL
UK 1 pint = 20 oz = 568.28mL
US 1 quart = 32 oz = 946.36mL
UK 1 quart = 40 oz = 1.137L
US 1 gallon = 128 oz = 3.785L
UK 1 gallon = 160 oz = 4.546L
- Joined
- Jun 22, 2017
- Messages
- 4,096
- Reaction score
- 2,087
These subtle differences in egg size, measurement, as well as differences in protein content in flour are reasons recipes fail. Recipe developers don’t call out these differences when they post a recipe. Their bad.
I am in the US so if the recipe calls for 6 large eggs and that equals 340.2 grams
And I have Jumbo 5 jumbo equals 354.5 grams couls I take the 5 jumbos and wisk them together then weigh out 340.2 grams would that work?
- Joined
- Jun 22, 2017
- Messages
- 4,096
- Reaction score
- 2,087
Yes lightly whisk eggs together, then weigh out what you need.
Keep in mind origins of the recipe. You’re in US. But if the recipe developer is from another country, your results will be different since flour, dairy, and other ingredients have different manufacturing specifications. Some of these are governed by law.
If 6 large eggs weigh about 384 grams and jumbo eggs are about 70 grams each, you can use 5 jumbo eggs (which add up to 350 grams) and then beat a sixth egg, adding just enough to reach the desired weight. This approach lets you closely match the required egg volume for your recipe without using too much or too little. Happy cooking!
- Joined
- Aug 15, 2024
- Messages
- 122
- Reaction score
- 1
It sounds like you’re trying to get the right egg quantity for your recipe, which can be a bit tricky with different egg sizes. Since Jumbo eggs are larger than large eggs, you might need fewer of them. If 6 large eggs weigh around 384 grams, each large egg is roughly 64 grams. For Jumbo eggs, which are around 70-75 grams each, you could try using 5 Jumbo eggs and see if that works for your recipe. If you find it's a bit too much or too little, you could adjust slightly. Alternatively, you could weigh the eggs you have and adjust the quantity based on the weight needed.
Hey there! It sounds like you’re in a bit of a pickle with the egg sizes! Jumbo eggs typically weigh about 70 grams each, while large eggs weigh around 64 grams. Since you need the equivalent of 384 grams, using 6 Jumbo eggs (which would be around 420 grams) might be too much for your recipe.
A good rule of thumb is to use 5 Jumbo eggs, which should weigh approximately 350 grams. If you’re worried about it being a little too less, you could also whisk a 6th egg and add a bit of that to reach your desired consistency. Just keep an eye on the overall texture of your dish! Happy cooking!
A good rule of thumb is to use 5 Jumbo eggs, which should weigh approximately 350 grams. If you’re worried about it being a little too less, you could also whisk a 6th egg and add a bit of that to reach your desired consistency. Just keep an eye on the overall texture of your dish! Happy cooking!