Egg boiling time
Soft, medium or hard-boiled: the exact time based on size and whether it's straight from the fridge.
How it works
Time for a medium egg at room temperature lowered into boiling water: soft 3 min, jammy 6 min, medium 8 min, hard 10 min. +30 s per size up, +1 min if straight from the fridge.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- DonenessJammy (soft yolk, set white)
- SizeMedium (M)
- Straight from the fridge?Yes
- Number of eggs4
you get:
- Cooking time7 min
- MethodLower the eggs into water that's already boiling, medium heat
- ThenIce bath for 2 min to stop cooking and peel easily
- Water neededEnough to cover the eggs by 2 cm
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Egg boiling time” tool work?
Time for a medium egg at room temperature lowered into boiling water: soft 3 min, jammy 6 min, medium 8 min, hard 10 min. +30 s per size up, +1 min if straight from the fridge.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: doneness, size, straight from the fridge?, number of eggs. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Doneness: Jammy (soft yolk, set white); Size: Medium (M); Straight from the fridge?: Yes; Number of eggs: 4 → Cooking time: 7 min; Method: Lower the eggs into water that's already boiling, medium heat.
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.