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Egg Conversion Charts (Plus Easy Egg Substitutes)

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James marcus

So stop making expensive baking mistakes and ruining bad cakes by using the wrong size egg.

Plus I’ve got FREE Kitchen Conversion Charts for you to make it all simple.

Are egg sizes important?

Egg sizes are important in baking eggs, cookies, pastries, and cheesecakes, but it doesn’t matter what your egg size is in fried eggs, scrambled eggs, poached eggs, and boiled eggs.

If you use the wrong egg size in a cake, your baking may not be ruined but it won’t turn out as you hoped. You need the correct egg size, because egg size matters, especially in a very large recipe.

What happens if you use eggs that are too large?

Most recipe development uses medium or large eggs. You need to know egg size equivalents and egg size conversions to know how many fresh eggs to use.

If you use eggs that are too large, there will be too much liquid and too much protein. Your cake batter will be too wet and may take longer to cook, which will result in a dry overcooked cake.

What happens if you use eggs that are too small?

If the eggs you use are too small, there will be less liquid and less protein. Your cake will be dry and not rise as much as using the correct size of eggs.m Nobody wants small dense cakes.

What are US egg sizes?

The American Egg Board states 6 egg sizes. Eggs are actually weighed per dozen (not per egg) so this is why eggs in the same carton of a dozen eggs, some can appear smaller or larger than one another.

  • Pewee – 15 oz per dozen (average 1.25 oz = 35g)
  • Small – 18 oz (average 1.5 oz = 43g)
  • Medium – 21 oz (average 1.75 oz = 50g)
  • Large – 24 oz (average 2 oz = 57g)
  • Extra large -27 oz (average 2.25 oz = 64g)
  • Jumbo – 30 oz (average 2.5 oz = 71g)

Egg size equivalents chart

How many small eggs make a large egg? How many medium eggs equal a large egg? How many large eggs are in a cup?

These helpful egg conversions will show you how to convert egg sizes into recipes.

For example, if a recipe calls for five medium eggs, you can also use 4 large eggs, 4 extra-large eggs, or 4 jumbo eggs.

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Which size egg do you need?

How many eggs are in a cup charts

How many medium eggs are in one cup? How many egg whites are in one cup? How many egg yolks are in one cup? What is the liquid measurement of egg yolks?

If you are measuring liquid eggs you need to know how many egg yolks or liquid egg whites you need. Recipes will often refer to “egg whites 1 cup”, for example. You can use liquid egg whites from 8 medium eggs, 7 large eggs, 6 extra-large eggs, or 5 jumbo eggs.

Converting egg sizes is easy.

What are egg sizes around the world?

Each country has its own way to grade egg sizes. These are the sizes of a “medium” egg in different countries. Some countries state a minimum weight per egg, others state a weight range.

  • Medium eggs in Australia are 43g
  • Medium eggs in Canada are 49g
  • Medium eggs in Europe are 53g
  • Medium eggs (size 5/6) in New Zealand are 44g – 53g
  • Medium eggs in the USA are 50g

Best egg substitutes

Egg substitutes are essential for those who are allergic to eggs. They may not work as well as a fresh natural egg in baking but can be used in most cookies, cakes, and pastries.

Low-carb keto egg substitutes

  • Carbonated water: 1 egg = 1/4 cup of carbonated water
  • Chia seed egg: 1 egg = 1 tablespoon chia seeds mixed with 1 – 2 tablespoons of water
  • Flaxseed egg: 1 egg = 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 1 – 2 tablespoons of water
  • Oil, water, baking powder egg: 1 egg = 1 teaspoon oil, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 tablespoon water,

Higher carb egg substitutes

  • Apple sauce egg: 1 egg = 1/4 cup apple sauce
  • Arrowroot egg: 1 egg = 2 tablespoons of arrowroot powder mixed with 3 tablespoons of water
  • Banana egg: 1 egg = 1/4 cup mashed banana
  • Chickpea egg (aquafaba): 1 egg = 3 tablespoons of chickpea water from an unsalted chickpea can

Egg 101 (Egg FAQ)

Baking 101 (tips & charts)

Successful baking needs the right ingredients and accurate measurements. Learn how to measure butter and which is the best type of low-carb flour or low-carb sweetener to sue too.

  • How to measure butter (5 easy methods)
  • Egg conversion charts (and the best egg substitutes)
  • Baking pan conversion charts (cake tin conversions)
  • Air fryer cheat sheets (temperature charts)
  • Kitchen conversion charts (pounds, grams, ounces, cups)
  • Should you cook by weight or cups?

References:

  • Egg sizing – eggsafety.org
  • International egg sizes – Wikipedia egg charts
  • NZ egg grades – Farmer Brown, Egg Federation.
  • Egg conversions – Incredible egg
  • Backyard chicken safety – PDF
  • Egg Info UK – freezing eggs

James marcus

Garden Courte is a blog written by [James Marcus], a passionate gardener and writer. She has been gardening for over 20 years and has a deep understanding of plants and how to care for them. In her blog, she shares her knowledge and experience with others, providing tips and advice on gardening, plant care, and more.

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