How to Use This Converter
Enter the number of eggs your recipe calls for, select the size the recipe specifies, then choose the size you have. The converter calculates exactly how many eggs to use and notes any adjustment tips for baking.
Most recipes are written for large eggs. If your recipe doesn't specify, assume large.
Does Egg Size Actually Matter?
For most cooking — scrambled eggs, fried eggs, omelettes — the difference between sizes is small enough not to matter. For baking, it can matter significantly. Eggs provide structure, moisture, fat, and leavening in baked goods. Using fewer, larger eggs versus more, smaller ones changes the ratio of yolk to white, which changes texture.
For recipes using 1–2 eggs, swapping one size adjacent (large for extra large, or large for medium) is generally fine without adjustment. For recipes using 4+ eggs, precision matters more — especially in delicate cakes, custards, and soufflés.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 2 medium eggs instead of 1 large egg?
Not exactly — 2 medium eggs is about 100g, while 1 large egg is about 57g. That would nearly double the egg content. For substituting 1 large egg with medium eggs, use 1 medium egg plus about 1 teaspoon of beaten egg from a second one.
What size eggs do most recipes use?
The vast majority of US baking and cooking recipes are written for large eggs. If a recipe doesn't specify size, large is the safe assumption.
Are jumbo eggs worth using in baking?
Not usually — the extra volume can throw off the liquid balance in baked goods. Jumbo eggs are better suited to savory cooking where precision matters less. For baking, stick to large or extra large.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute medium eggs for large eggs in baking?
Yes, with a simple adjustment. A large egg weighs about 50g (without shell); a medium egg is about 44g. For most baking recipes, 1 medium egg can substitute for 1 large egg without noticeable difference. If a recipe uses 3 or more eggs, the difference becomes more significant — use 1 extra medium egg for every 4 large eggs called for.
How many medium eggs equal 3 large eggs?
3 large eggs equal approximately 3.5 medium eggs. In practice, use 3 medium eggs for a close substitute — the small size difference rarely affects results in most recipes. For precision baking like soufflés or custards, crack the eggs and measure by volume: 3 large eggs ≈ ⅔ cup (about 150ml).
What size eggs do most recipes use?
Large eggs (50g each) are the standard for nearly all recipes in the US and UK unless otherwise specified. When a recipe just says "eggs" without a size, assume large. In Europe and Australia, recipes typically specify weight in grams rather than size designation.