Large chicken egg (US Grade A)
Large chicken egg (US Grade A) measures 57.0mm × 45.0mm. It weighs about 50.0g.
Dimensions
| Length | 57.0 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 45.0 mm |
| Weight | 50.0 g |
Chicken egg
A large chicken egg measures about 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) long and 1.6 inches (4.1 cm) wide, and weighs approximately 2 ounces (57 grams). This page covers the exact dimensions across USDA size grades and how egg size relates to weight.
- Dimensions
- USDA egg size grades
- Composition
- Chicken egg vs other bird eggs
- Frequently asked questions
- How big is a large chicken egg?
- What is the difference between egg sizes like medium, large, and jumbo?
- How much does an egg weigh without the shell?
- Is a duck egg bigger than a chicken egg?
- What percentage of an egg is yolk?
- Related objects
Dimensions
| Measurement | Inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|
| Length (large egg) | 2.25 | 5.7 |
| Width (large egg) | 1.6 | 4.1 |
USDA egg size grades
| Size | Minimum weight per dozen (oz) | Weight per egg (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Jumbo | 30 | 2.5 |
| Extra large | 27 | 2.25 |
| Large | 24 | 2.0 |
| Medium | 21 | 1.75 |
Egg size grading is based on minimum weight per dozen, not on individual egg measurement. A dozen large eggs must weigh at least 24 ounces combined, meaning individual eggs within a carton can vary slightly as long as the total meets the minimum.
Composition
A large egg is composed of roughly 58% white, 31% yolk, and 11% shell by weight. This ratio stays fairly consistent across size grades, so a jumbo egg has proportionally more of both white and yolk than a medium egg, not just a bigger shell.
Chicken egg vs other bird eggs
| Egg type | Length (in) | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken (large) | 2.25 | 2.0 |
| Duck | 2.75 | 2.5 to 3.5 |
| Quail | 1.2 | 0.35 |
A duck egg is noticeably larger and heavier than a chicken egg, while a quail egg is much smaller, roughly a fifth the weight of a large chicken egg.
Frequently asked questions
How big is a large chicken egg?
About 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) long and 1.6 inches (4.1 cm) wide, weighing approximately 2 ounces (57 grams).
What is the difference between egg sizes like medium, large, and jumbo?
Egg size is graded by minimum weight per dozen, ranging from 21 ounces for medium up to 30 ounces for jumbo.
How much does an egg weigh without the shell?
About 1.8 ounces (50 grams) for a large egg, since the shell accounts for roughly 11% of total weight.
Is a duck egg bigger than a chicken egg?
Yes. A duck egg typically weighs 2.5 to 3.5 ounces, noticeably more than a large chicken egg’s 2 ounces.
What percentage of an egg is yolk?
About 31% of a large egg’s total weight is yolk, with the remainder split between white (about 58%) and shell (about 11%).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a Large chicken egg (US Grade A)?
A Large chicken egg (US Grade A) is 57.0mm (5.7cm) long.
How much does a Large chicken egg (US Grade A) weigh?
A Large chicken egg (US Grade A) weighs about 50.0g.