3-23. UNITED STATES WEIGHT CLASSES FOR CONSUMER GRADES
The weight classes for US Consumer Grades for Shell Eggs are as indicated in
figure 3-11 and apply to all consumer grades. A lot average tolerance of 3.30 percent
for individual eggs in the next lower weight class is permitted as long as no individual
case within the lot exceeds five percent.
Minimum
Minimum
Minimum
Size or
Net Weight
Net Weight
Net Weight for Individual
Weight Class
per Dozen
per 30 Dozen
Eggs at Rate per Dozen
Ounces
Pounds
Ounces
Jumbo...............
30
56
29
Extra Large.......
27
50 1/2
26
Large.................
24
45
23
Medium.............
21
39 1/2
20
Small.................
18
34
17
PeeWee............
15
28
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Figure 3-11. United States weight classes for consumer grades for shell eggs.
3-24. UNITED STATES WEIGHT CLASSES FOR WHOLESALE GRADES
The weight classes for US Wholesale Grades for Shell Eggs are as indicated in
figure 3-12 and apply to all consumer grades purchased by the military services. The
military services purchase more US Consumer Grade A eggs than any other grade.
Weight Version
Average Net
Minimum Net
Minimum Net
Tolerance for
Weight on
Weight of
Weight
Not More Than
Weight Classes
Lot Basis
Individual
Individual 30
ten percent, by
30-Dozen
Eggs at Rate
Dozen Case
count, of
Case
Per Dozen
Individual Eggs
But
Pounds
Pounds
Ounces
Not
Extra Large......
50.5
50
26
Under
Under
Large...............
45
44
23
26
24 Ozs
Medium...........
39.5
39
20
23
21 Ozs
Small..............
34
None
None
20
18 Ozs
None
Figure 3-12. United States weight classes for wholesale grades for shell eggs.
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