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Boiled Egg Timer
Calculate the perfect boiling time for eggs based on size, temperature, and altitude
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Cooking Time
480seconds
Recommended time for {0} eggs
Boiling Time
8 min 0 sec
Time in minutes and seconds
Egg Doneness
Cooking Instructions
Step-by-step egg boiling guide
View details (9)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Take 2 large eggs from the refrigerator. |
| Step 2 | Optional: let eggs sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to reduce cracking. |
| Step 3 | Fill a pot with enough water to cover eggs by ~2.5 cm (1 inch). |
| Step 4 | Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat. |
| Step 5 | Gently lower eggs into boiling water with a slotted spoon. |
| Step 6 | Maintain a gentle boil and start timer for 8 min 0 sec. |
| Step 7 | Remove and place in ice water for 1 minute. |
| Step 8 | Eat warm or refrigerate up to 2 days. |
| Step 9 | To peel: gently tap and roll on a hard surface, then peel under cold running water. |
Tips for Perfect Eggs
Expert tips for cooking eggs
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Tip 1 | Older eggs (a few days) peel more easily than very fresh ones. |
| Tip 2 | Adding 1 tsp vinegar or salt to water helps if an egg cracks. |
| Tip 3 | Roll the egg on a countertop before peeling to crack the shell evenly. |
| Tip 4 | Medium-boiled eggs have a jammy, partially set yolk — perfect for ramen or toast. |
Supported inputs
| Input | Description |
|---|---|
| Egg Size | Select the size of eggs you are cooking Small (S) · Medium (M) · Large (L) · Extra Large (XL) · Jumbo |
| Starting Temperature | Are your eggs from the refrigerator or at room temperature? Refrigerated (Cold) · Room Temperature |
| Desired Doneness | How would you like your eggs cooked? Soft-boiled (Runny yolk) · Medium-boiled (Jammy yolk) · Hard-boiled (Fully set yolk) |
| Altitude (meters) | Your altitude above sea level |
| Quantity | How many eggs are you cooking? |
Formula
Base times for large refrigerated eggs: Soft-boiled: 6 min | Medium-boiled: 8 min | Hard-boiled: 11 min Size adjustments: Small −1min | Medium −30s | XL +1min | Jumbo +2min Room temperature eggs: −1 min High altitude: +5% per 300m above sea level Quantity > 4: +30s per additional 4 eggs
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