How much time to boil an egg?

Egg Boiling Time Calculator

Select Doneness: Select an option Soft Boiled – (Runny yolk, soft white) Soft Boiled – (Jammy yolk) Soft Boiled – (Slightly firmer yolk) Hard Boiled – (Slightly soft center) Hard Boiled – (Fully cooked) Hard Boiled – (Very firm yolk) Hard Boiled – (Caution: rubbery texture) Calculate Boiling Time

Boiling Times for Eggs

Soft-Boiled Eggs

• 6 minutes: Runny yolk and soft white.
• 7 minutes: Soft, jammy yolk.
• 8 minutes: Slightly firmer yolk but still soft.

Hard-Boiled Eggs

• 10 minutes: Classic hard-boiled with a slightly soft center.
• 12 minutes: Fully cooked hard-boiled egg.
• 13–14 minutes: Very firm yolk, but avoid overcooking to prevent rubbery texture [1][2][4].

Boiling Multiple Eggs

You can boil multiple eggs at once without significantly increasing the cooking time, as long as they are fully submerged in water and not overcrowded. Here are some general guidelines:

• For multiple eggs (up to about 6 in a standard pot), use the same cooking times as listed above. However, if you are boiling more than 6 eggs or if they are very large, you may want to add an extra minute to ensure even cooking [1][3][4].

Cooking Process

1. Prepare the Pot: Fill a pot with enough water to cover the eggs by about an inch.
2. Bring to a Boil: Heat the water until it reaches a rapid boil.
3. Add Eggs: Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water using a slotted spoon.
4. Set Timer: Start timing immediately based on your desired level of doneness.
5. Cool Eggs: Once done, transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop further cooking [2][5].

Altitude Considerations

If you are at a higher altitude (over 3,000 feet), increase the boiling time by about 1 minute for every additional 1,000 feet above sea level [1].

By following these guidelines, you can achieve perfectly boiled eggs tailored to your preference!

Citations:
[1] https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-long-to-boil-an-egg
[2] https://downshiftology.com/recipes/perfect-soft-boiled-hard-boiled-eggs/
[3] https://www.gousto.co.uk/blog/perfect-boiled-eggs
[4] https://thestayathomechef.com/how-to-boil-eggs/
[5] https://www.recipetineats.com/how-to-boil-eggs/
[6] https://www.egginfo.co.uk/recipes/how-boil-egg
[7] https://www.omnicalculator.com/food/eggs
[8] https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/how-boil-egg-perfectly