🥚 How Many Grams in 1 Egg? Instant Answer + Size Guide

Egg converter: Eggs to Grams

Egg Size

Most recipes assume Large eggs unless specified

Input Value

Enter a positive number between 0.1 and 1000

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Quick Reference

Original amount
1 egg
Converts to
50g
Equivalent to
1.8 oz
Original amount
3 eggs
Converts to
150g
Equivalent to
5.3 oz
Original amount
6 eggs
Converts to
300g
Equivalent to
10.6 oz
Original amount
12 eggs
Converts to
600g
Equivalent to
21.2 oz

Egg Whites

1 white = 30 g
1 cup = 243g ≈ 8 whites

Egg Yolks

1 yolk = 20 g
1 cup = 227g ≈ 12 yolks

Baking Tips

Large eggs are the standard for most recipes
Cold eggs separate more easily, but room temp eggs mix better
EU eggs are typically Medium (US Small/Medium equivalent)
Fresh eggs have firmer whites and rounder yolks

Nutrition Info (per large egg)

Calories:: 70
Protein:: 6g
Fat:: 5g
Cholesterol:: 185mg

Egg Substitutes (for 1 whole egg)

1/4 cup applesauce (in cakes)
1/4 cup mashed banana (adds flavor)
1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (vegan)
1/4 cup silken tofu (neutral flavor)
3 tbsp aquafaba (chickpea liquid)

Note: Substitutes work differently in various recipes. Test before using in important bakes.

🎯 Pro tips that actually matter (not the usual fluff) ↓

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= 50g

(US Large, without shell)

Quick Reference:
1 egg = 50g | 2 eggs = 100g | 3 eggs = 150g | 4 eggs = 200g

Quick Reference Guide

1 egg

50g

2 eggs

100g

3 eggs

150g

4 eggs

200g

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6 eggs

300g

12 eggs

600g

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1 egg

50g

2 eggs

100g

3 eggs

150g

4 eggs

200g

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6 eggs

300g

12 eggs

600g

Need the opposite? Use our grams to eggs calculator to convert weight back to egg count.

Egg White & Yolk Weights

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Egg White

30g

(60% of total egg)

2 whites: 60g

3 whites: 90g

4 whites: 120g

6 whites: 180g

Perfect for macarons & measure by cups

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Egg Yolk

20g

(40% of total egg)

2 yolks: 40g

3 yolks: 60g

4 yolks: 80g

5 yolks: 100g

Essential for custards & measure by cups

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Stop! Check Your Egg Size

UK eggs are 26% bigger than US eggs

What's in your fridge?

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US Large

50g

Standard for US recipes

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UK Large

63g

⚠️ 26% bigger!

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Japan L

60g

20% bigger

✓ Quick Fix for UK eggs in US recipe

Recipe calls for 4 UK eggs (252g)?

Use 5 US eggs (250g)

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🆘 Quick Solutions

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UK eggs, US recipe

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Wrong size eggs

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Egg Sizes at a Glance

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Small

38g

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Medium

44g

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Large ⭐

50g

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56g

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Jumbo

63g

Recipe Impact: Using 3 Jumbo eggs instead of Large = 39g extra (almost 1 whole egg!)

👨‍🍳 Baker's Kitchen Wisdom

The 175g Problem Solved!

Recipe needs 175g eggs? That's 3.5 eggs! Here's the pro method:

Crack 4 eggs into a bowl (200g total)
Whisk them together thoroughly
Weigh out exactly 175g
Save the extra 25g for egg wash or scrambled eggs tomorrow!

💡 Pro tip: When precision matters, always weigh your eggs. Learn more in our Baker's Percentage Calculator.

Your Questions Answered

How many grams is 1 egg? ❓

1 US Large egg = 50 grams without shell. This is the standard for most American recipes.

UK Large = 63g (26% heavier!)
Medium = 44g
Jumbo = 63g

Always check your carton! Use our egg size converter for international recipes.

What's the average egg weight? ❓

The average egg weight is 50g for US Large eggs (industry standard). With shell: 57g. In the UK/EU, "medium" eggs average 58g, their "large" is 68g!

Why did my UK recipe fail with US eggs? ❓

UK "large" eggs (63-73g) are much bigger than US large eggs (50g). Using US eggs in UK recipes means 26% less egg!

Quick fix: For 4 UK large eggs, use 5 US large eggs.

Can I substitute egg whites for whole eggs by weight? ❓

Not directly! Egg whites (30g) and yolks (20g) have different properties. For baking substitutions, check our Egg Master Converter which accounts for texture and moisture differences.

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