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Egg Size Conversions

Size Equivalents for Small Through Jumbo Sized Eggs.

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Eggs often play a critical role in baked goods and other recipes. If a recipe calls for a different size egg than what you have, use the chart below to convert the quantity into the size you have while maintaining the correct volume.

Other Helpful Egg Conversions:

  • 4 Extra Large or Jumbo Egg = 1 cup

  • 6 Extra Large Egg Whites = 1 cup

  • 12 Extra Large Egg Yolks = 1 cup

  • 1 Extra Large Egg White = 2 Extra Large Egg Yolks (in volume)

Egg Size Equivalents

Number of Large Eggs: 1 2 3 4 5 6
Small 1 3 4 5 7 8
Medium 1 2 3 5 6 7
Large 1 2 3 4 5 6
Extra Large 1 2 3 4 4 5
Jumbo 1 2 2 3 4 5

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