Chicken eggs vary in size. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) uses standard terms for describing the range of sizes.
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Minimum Weight of 12 Eggs Without Container
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Minimum Weight of 30 Dozen (360 egg) Case
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Size or Weight Class
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15 ounces
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28 lbs
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peewee
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18 ounces
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34 lbs
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small
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21 ounces
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39.5 lbs
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medium
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24 ounces
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45 lbs
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large
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27 ounces
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50.5 lbs
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extra large
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30 ounces
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56 lbs
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jumbo
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where:
• There are 3 ounces between each class.
• Individual eggs in a class can show a small variation provided that they are within set tolerance limits.
