๐Ÿฅš How Many Grams in 1 Egg? Instant Answer + Size Guide

1 large egg = 50g (US) or 63g (UK). Complete weight chart for all sizes. Egg white = 30g, yolk = 20g. Prevent recipe disasters with our international egg converter!

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Quick Reference

Whole Eggs to Weight

1 large egg

50g

(1.8 oz)

3 eggs

150g

(5.3 oz)

6 eggs

300g

(10.6 oz)

12 eggs

600g

(21.2 oz)

Component Weights

Egg Whites

1 white = 30g (1.1 oz)

1 cup = 243g (8.6 oz) โ‰ˆ 8 whites

Egg Yolks

1 yolk = 20g (0.7 oz)

1 cup = 227g (8 oz) โ‰ˆ 12 yolks

Baking Tips

  • โ€ข Large eggs are the standard for most recipes
  • โ€ข Cold eggs separate more easily, but room temp eggs mix better
  • โ€ข EU eggs are typically Medium (US Small/Medium equivalent)
  • โ€ข 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:

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

Note: Substitutes work differently in various recipes

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= 50g

(US Large, without shell)

I have eggs = 50 grams

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4 large eggs = 200g Average egg weight = 50g

Recipe Disaster Warning!

Sarah's pavlova collapsed because she used UK "large" eggs in a US recipe...

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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!

๐Ÿ’ก Quick Fix: 6 UK large eggs (378g) in US recipe? Use only 5 eggs!

๐Ÿ†˜ What's Your Egg Emergency?

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 & pavlova

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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 & mayo

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

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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XL

56g

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Jumbo

63g

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

๐Ÿช Common Brand Weights

Spring Warning: Young hens = smaller eggs! Even "large" cartons may have 45-50g eggs.

Costco Organic

58g average

Runs large!

Trader Joe's

52g average

Close to standard

Local Farm

48-65g

Varies wildly!

Pro Baker's Secret

The 175g Problem Solved!

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

  1. 1 Crack 4 eggs into a bowl (200g total)
  2. 2 Whisk them together thoroughly
  3. 3 Weigh out exactly 175g
  4. 4 Save the extra 25g for egg wash or scrambled eggs tomorrow!

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, Medium = 44g, Jumbo = 63g. Always check your carton and country!

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! For 4 UK large eggs, use 5 US large eggs.

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