Weight classes for consumer grades for shell eggs

Size of Weight class Minimum net weight per dozen Minimum net weight per 30 dozen Minimum weight for individual eggs at rate per dozen1 Ounces Pounds Ounces Jumbo 30 56 29 Extra Large 27 50½ 26 Large 24 45 23 Medium 21 39½ 20 Small 18 34 17 Peewee 15 28 (See 1961 Supp. § 22-42.) 1 Minimum weights listed for individual eggs at the rate per dozen are permitted in various size class only to the extent that they will not reduce the net weight per dozen below the required minimum, consideration being given to variable weight of individual eggs and variable efficiency of graders and scales, which should be maintained on a uniform and accurate basis.