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Von Leo Chan, Senior-Verpackungsberater bei BonitoPak<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

An 18 egg carton holds one and a half dozen eggs. It sits between the dozen and the larger packs, and it suits sellers whose customers buy more than a dozen at a time. A 20 egg carton holds twenty eggs, or one and two thirds of a dozen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most egg sellers only think about 6 and 12. The bigger counts have their own rules. They weigh more when filled, they need bigger label type and they change how you stack and display. This guide gives you the numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n

BonitoPak makes molded pulp cartons in 4, 6, 12, 18 and 20 cells in our colored range, and some shades also come in 10 cells. We make them in Dongguan, China, so the specs come from our product pages. We have not published outer dimensions for the 18 and 20 cell cartons, so ask our team for a drawing before you plan shelf or case sizes.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is an 18 Egg Carton?<\/b><\/h2>\n

It is a carton with 18 cells, each holding one egg. Eighteen eggs equals 1.5 dozen. Each egg sits in its own dimple, so eggs stay apart and the carton absorbs shock.<\/span><\/p>\n

The count is a middle size. A dozen is the standard grocery pack. An 18 pack gives a buyer more eggs per trip without buying in bulk. Many farm stands, co-ops and market sellers use it as the “family pack.”<\/span><\/p>\n

The cell layout depends on the mold. Ask for the drawing so you know the length, width and height before you order.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Much Does a Filled 18 Egg Carton Weigh?<\/b><\/h2>\n

A filled 18 count carton of Large eggs weighs at least 36 ounces, or 2.25 pounds, before you add the carton itself. This comes from the USDA size classes. Large eggs must weigh at least 24 ounces per dozen, and Jumbo at least 30 ounces per dozen (<\/span>USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, Shell Egg Standard, 7 CFR 56.218<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

The table below is our own arithmetic from those minimums. It shows the egg weight only. Real eggs often weigh more than the floor, so treat these as minimums.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Carton<\/span><\/th>\nEier<\/span><\/th>\nLarge eggs, minimum weight<\/span><\/th>\nJumbo eggs, minimum weight<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
6 cell<\/span><\/td>\n6<\/span><\/td>\n12 oz (0.75 lb)<\/span><\/td>\n15 oz (0.94 lb)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12 cell<\/span><\/td>\n12<\/span><\/td>\n24 oz (1.5 lb)<\/span><\/td>\n30 oz (1.88 lb)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18 cell<\/span><\/td>\n18<\/span><\/td>\n36 oz (2.25 lb)<\/span><\/td>\n45 oz (2.81 lb)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20 cell<\/span><\/td>\n20<\/span><\/td>\n40 oz (2.5 lb)<\/span><\/td>\n50 oz (3.13 lb)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

An 18 count carton is half again as heavy as a dozen. A 20 count carton is two thirds heavier. That matters when you stack cartons in a cooler, carry them at a market or load a display. The weight should rest on the carton frame, not on the eggs.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Label Rules Apply to an 18 Egg Carton?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Bigger cartons need bigger type for the net quantity. A University of Maryland Extension fact sheet says the net quantity must appear on the main panel in at least 1\/8 inch type for 6 or 8 egg cartons, and at least 3\/16 inch type for 12 or 18 egg cartons (<\/span>University of Maryland Extension: Verkauf von Eiern in der Schale an Einzelh\u00e4ndler<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

So an 18 egg carton takes the same 3\/16 inch type as a dozen. The fact sheet lists 12 and 18, not 20, so check your state rules before you label a 20 count carton.<\/span><\/p>\n

The same fact sheet lists other required text. It includes the words “safe handling instructions” in a bold, boxed line, the packer name and address, a packer registration number and a lot designation. It also lists the word “eggs” in at least 1\/4 inch type, and the grade and size in at least 1\/4 inch type. It is written for Maryland sellers, so confirm your own state’s rules.<\/span><\/p>\n

A larger carton usually gives you more lid area, which helps fit all of this. Lay your label against the lid before you order a full run.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who Should Use an 18 Egg Carton?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Use it when your customers buy more than a dozen at a time. These are common cases:<\/span><\/p>\n