Egg Size

[cherylcohen]

Is there a chart that shows weights for each size of egg?

 

[cherylcohen]

oops nevermind found this on wikipedia, in case anyone else needs to know

Modern Sizes (USA)

Jumbo
Greater than 2.5 oz. or 71 g

Very Large or Extra-Large (XL)
Greater than 2.25 oz. or 64 g

Large (L)
Greater than 2 oz. or 57 g

Medium (M)
Greater than 1.75 oz. or 50 g

Small (S)
Greater than 1.5 oz. or 43 g

Peewee
Greater than 1.25 oz. or 35 g

 

[gritsar]

Here's some other egg facts that you might find useful as well:

http://www.aeb.org/LearnMore/EggFacts.htm

 

[cherylcohen]

thanks that's a great site

I just collected a pretty blue/green egg. 2 1/8 oz!

 

[gritsar]

Quote:
Awesome! Congrats!

 

[Bantimna]

Thank you so much, I needed that to answer my dad's "How do eggs get classed"?