Measuring eggs?

[conroy]

Hey there just curious if any of you guys measure your eggs when baking. There is a noticeable difference between the size of my BR eggs and my Australorp eggs. Today I used 2 smaller ones in pancakes and they still came out good. But I do know that some baking recipes have to be exact. So I was just curious about what you all do.

 

[keljonma]

I found this in one of my old cookbooks....

Measuring Eggs
1 whole large egg = 1/4 cup liquid
5 whole eggs = about 1 cup
1 large egg white = 3 Tablespoons liquid
8 large egg whites = about 1 cup
1 large egg yolk = 1 Tablespoon liquid
12 large egg yolks = about 1 cup
3 small eggs = 2 large eggs
1 whole large egg = 2 egg yolks
2 whole large eggs = 3 egg whites
1 whole large egg = 1 1/2 egg whites

 

[conroy]

WOW Thanks thats great!!

 

[sunnychooks]

I weigh all my eggs and use the standard size equivalency charts for baking (I assume all recipes call for large eggs). This tells you how many small, medium and pullet eggs equal the large eggs.
Also, because I weigh them and know how much each size should weigh I've been able to half recipes so that I can include 1/2 eggs!