Egg Size Converter
Recipe calls for large eggs but you only have medium? Find out exactly how many to use.
Egg Size Converter
Recipe Calls For
Your Eggs Are
Use This Many Eggs
3 eggs (Medium US)
Exact: 2.29 eggs — always round up
Total Egg Weight Needed112 g
Recipe Egg Weight56 g each
Your Egg Weight49 g each
Egg Size Reference
| US Size | Whole (g) | Without Shell (g) | EU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 42g | 38g | S (< 53g) |
| Medium | 49g | 44g | M (53–62g) |
| Large | 56g | 50g | M-L |
| Extra Large | 63g | 56g | L (63–72g) |
| Jumbo | 70g | 63g | XL (> 73g) |
When Does Egg Size Matter Most?
- Matters most: Cakes, soufflés, custards, and any recipe with 3+ eggs
- Matters less: Cookies, pancakes, quick breads (1–2 eggs)
- Doesn't matter: Recipes where eggs are primarily for coating or glazing