How Heavy Is a Large Egg?
a Large Egg weighs about
50 g (0.11 lb)
- a domestic cat4.5 kg
adult domestic cat (Felis catus); males larger; range 4.1–5.4 kg
- a gallon of water3.78 kg
1 US gallon (3.785 412 L) of pure water at 4 °C
- an iPhone 160.17 kg
iPhone 16, Apple technical specifications
- a large egg0.05 kg
one USDA large egg, edible portion with the shell removed
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Put it in perspective
- About 3.4× an iPhone 16
- About 76× a gallon of water
- About 90× a domestic cat
Why weights differ
USDA's egg weight classes grade whole eggs in the shell per dozen, so graded weights include the shell; FoodData Central's 50 g is the raw edible content used in nutrition data.
Sources
[1] U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central
FoodData Central: Egg, whole, raw, fresh (FDC 171287)Government agency
“"gramWeight":50 ... "modifier":"large"”
Value as published: 1 large egg = 50 g · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a large egg weigh?
a Large Egg weighs about 50 g (0.11 lb) — one USDA large egg, edible portion with the shell removed.
How much is a large egg in pounds and ounces?
0.11 lb, which is 1.76 oz. In metric terms: 0.05 kg.
Is a large egg heavier than an iPhone 16?
No. a Large Egg weighs about 50 g (0.11 lb), while an iPhone 16 is about 170 g (5.997 oz) — roughly 1/3.4.
Why do sources give different weights?
USDA's egg weight classes grade whole eggs in the shell per dozen, so graded weights include the shell; FoodData Central's 50 g is the raw edible content used in nutrition data.
Where does this number come from?
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