Ideal Egg Boiling Time Simulator
Calculate exact egg boiling time down to the second based on egg size (S/M/L/XL), starting temperature (fridge/room), altitude, and yolk doneness.
Formula
Time (s) = 27.5 × (Mass)^(2/3) × ln[0.76 × (T_water - T_egg) / (T_water - T_yolk)]
Source / method note
Based on thermodynamic heat transfer equations and Dr. Charles Williams’ egg boiling physics model.
Legal / official rate note
For culinary optimization. Stovetop heat output and shell thickness may introduce minor ±15s variations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why shock eggs in ice water after boiling?
Ice water stops the residual cooking process instantly and causes the egg to shrink slightly inside the membrane, making it effortless to peel.