Eggs are sized by weight, not by how large they look. Each size falls within a specific weight range. This helps ensure that eggs in the same carton have a consistent overall weight.
You may notice that eggs in the same carton look slightly different. That’s normal. As long as the eggs fall within the required weight range, they can have small differences in appearance.
Egg Size and Weight Chart
| Egg size | Weight per egg |
|---|---|
| Peewee | Less than 42 g |
| Small | 42–48 g |
| Medium | 49–55 g |
| Large | 56–62 g |
| Extra Large | 63–69 g |
| Jumbo | 70 g or more |
Large eggs are one of the most common sizes used in recipes. If a recipe does not specify a size, it often calls for large eggs.
Egg size refers to weight, so two eggs in the same carton may not look exactly the same. The grading process ensures that each egg falls within the appropriate weight range.
Want to learn more about egg sizes? Ontario egg farmer Cindy explains how eggs are weighed and sized in the video below.