What Do Egg Sizes Mean? A Guide to S, M, L and XL
The letters S, M, L and XL on egg packs show the egg’s weight. Let’s look at which size suits what.
Sizes are based on weight
Eggs are graded into four classes by weight:
- S (Small): under 53 g
- M (Medium): 53 – 63 g
- L (Large): 63 – 73 g
- XL (Very large): 73 g and above
Which size for what?
Most recipes are written for M or L eggs. In recipes where measurements matter, such as cakes, using the size stated in the recipe directly affects the result.
What does Grade A mean?
A Grade A egg has a clean, intact shell, is unwashed, fresh and fit for direct consumption. All Etaş eggs are Grade A.
