Egg Boiling Time Calculator

Boil time depends on egg size (small/medium/large) and doneness (soft/medium/hard).

Enter your values in the input panel on the left. Results update instantly and you can share your scenario with the copy-link button.

Example: Large egg (7 min base) + hard style (+4) = 11 minutes in boiling water, then ice bath.

Starting the timer when eggs are still cold in the pot produces undercooked centers. Room-temperature eggs cook more evenly than fridge-cold.

Reading and listening speeds vary by person and material. Use estimates for planning, not strict scheduling guarantees.