Egg Size Converter

UK egg sizes are: Small (under 53g, average ~48g), Medium (53-63g, average ~58g), Large (63-73g, average ~68g), and Very Large (73g+, average ~78g). These weights include the shell, which accounts for about 10% of total weight.

Most UK recipes are written for large eggs (63-73g) unless otherwise stated. If a recipe just says "eggs" without specifying a size, assume large. American recipes typically use "large" eggs which are slightly smaller than UK large.

Beat the egg thoroughly, then weigh it and use the required fraction by weight. For example, if you need 1.5 medium eggs (about 87g total), beat 2 eggs and weigh out 87g. The remaining beaten egg can be used as an egg wash.

Yes, especially in recipes where eggs provide the main structure or moisture — such as cakes, meringues, and custards. Using the wrong size can mean too much or too little moisture, affecting the texture significantly. For something like a crumble topping, it matters less.

No. US Large eggs weigh about 57g in shell (~50g without shell), which is close to UK Medium. US Extra Large is closer to UK Large. Always check whether a recipe uses UK or US measurements before converting.