Egg sizes in the Philippines and how many eggs in a tray
Weight classes from PNS/BAFS 321:2021.
Reserve nowOne tray holds 30 eggs. The Philippine standard sorts chicken eggs into 8 weight classes, from peewee (under 45 g) to super jumbo (over 75 g); a medium egg weighs 55–59.9 g (PNS/BAFS 321:2021). Native eggs are about 40–44 g, the peewee class. Looking for farm eggs? See our native eggs for sale in Ronda, Cebu.
Egg sizes and tray weights
| Size | Weight per egg | Tray of 30, min. |
|---|---|---|
| Super jumbo | over 75 g | 2.253 kg |
| Jumbo | 70–75 g | 2.103 kg |
| Extra large | 65–69.9 g | 1.953 kg |
| Large | 60–64.9 g | 1.803 kg |
| Medium | 55–59.9 g | 1.653 kg |
| Small | 50–54.9 g | 1.503 kg |
| Extra small | 45–49.9 g | 1.350 kg |
| Peewee | under 45 g | max 1.349 kg |
Source: PNS/BAFS 321:2021 Shell eggs — grading and classification, Tables 1–2. Sorted separately for white, brown and other shell colours.
Egg grades AA, A and B
Grade AA
Thick, firm white, high round yolk, air cell 3 mm deep or less. Best for frying and poaching.
Grade A
Reasonably firm white, air cell 5 mm or less. The grade most often sold in stores.
Grade B
Thinner white, flatter yolk, air cell over 5 mm; shell may be stained. For liquid, frozen and dried egg products.
Storing eggs and native egg size
Eggs keep up to 15 days at room temperature and up to 30 days at 10–13 °C. They lose 2–3% of their weight in storage and transport, and a tray may hold up to 3.4% eggs from the next smaller size (PNS/BAFS 321:2021).
Native hen eggs weigh about 40–44 g, so they fall in the peewee class (PCAARRD). Prices by size are in egg price per tray; live bird prices in native chicken prices. Buying for a store or eatery? See wholesale native chicken and eggs.
Gepanaga’s Farm in Ronda opens in April 2027. Reserve native egg trays from our farm now — seasonal reservations take a 30% deposit. Delivery in Ronda and southwest Cebu; Cebu City by arrangement.
Questions
How many eggs are in 1 tray?
30 eggs (PNS/BAFS 321:2021).
What are the egg sizes in the Philippines?
Super jumbo, jumbo, extra large, large, medium, small, extra small and peewee, by weight per egg (PNS/BAFS 321:2021).
How heavy is a medium egg?
55–59.9 g. A tray of 30 medium eggs weighs at least 1.653 kg.
What size are native chicken eggs?
About 40–44 g, the peewee class (PCAARRD).
How long do eggs last?
Up to 15 days at room temperature, up to 30 days at 10–13 °C (PNS/BAFS 321:2021).
Sources: PNS/BAFS 321:2021 · DOST-PCAARRD native poultry · BAFS standards list
