Weights and Size of Eggs.
6 RCNY § 3-51
in effect§ 3-51 Weights and Size of Eggs.
Terms designating weight and size must be applied to each lot of eggs in connection with a sale, offering for sale or advertisement for sale. The following terms shall be used according to the weights given:
Size or Weight Class Minimum Net Weight Per Dozen Minimum Net Weight Per 30 Dozen Minimum Weight for Individual Eggs at Rate Per Dozen
Jumbo 30 ounces or over 56 pounds 29 ounces
Extra large 27-30 ounces 50 1/2 pounds 26 ounces
Large 24-27 ounces 45 pounds 23 ounces
Medium 21-24 ounces 39 1/2 pounds 20 ounces
Small 18-21 ounces 34 pounds 17 ounces
Peewee 15-18 ounces 28 pounds ____________
Any person selling, offering or exposing for sale eggs to a consumer shall post conspicuously a plain, clear and legibly printed sign at the point of display setting forth the denominations of size and related weight range per dozen of each hereinabove described.
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCrules/0-0-0-18431Fetched: 10/24/2026
