Are UK and US large eggs the same size?

No. Their grading standards differ. This calculator estimates edible egg weight at about 58g for UK/EU large and 50g for US large.

How do I use half an egg?

Whisk the egg until uniform, then weigh the amount needed for the most repeatable result.

Are egg weights exact?

No. Egg grading uses ranges and individual eggs vary, so the conversion is an average estimate.

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Egg Size Conversion Calculator

Convert a recipe’s egg count between common UK/EU and US sizes using approximate edible weight.

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Approximate edible weight

Egg size conversion chart

Weights exclude the shell and represent useful averages within grading ranges.

Egg size	Approx. edible weight
UK/EU small	42g
UK/EU medium	50g
UK/EU large	58g
UK/EU very large	66g
US medium	44g
US large	50g
US extra-large	56g
US jumbo	63g

When precision matters

For scrambled eggs or an omelette, rounding to a whole egg is usually practical. For cakes, custards, enriched dough, and scaled batches, weighing beaten egg protects the liquid and structure balance.

FAQ

Egg conversion questions

Are UK and US large eggs equivalent?

No. Their grading systems differ, so recipe origin matters.

How do I measure half an egg?

Whisk until uniform and weigh half of its shell-free weight.

Can I use the nearest whole egg?

Often for forgiving dishes; use the gram result for sensitive baking.

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