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An overhead, top-down photograph in natural morning light, capturing three boiled eggs cut in half and arranged in a horizontal row on a rustic, weathered wood surface. They illustrate a clear progression of doneness: The egg on the left is soft-boiled with a bright orange, runny yolk spilling onto the white and the wood. The center egg is medium-boiled ('jammy') with a semi-set, deep yellow-orange, glistening yolk that holds its shape. The egg on the right is fully hard-boiled with a pale, crumbly, pale-yellow yolk. To the left, a traditional stainless steel mechanical kitchen timer and a grey linen napkin. Above the eggs, a fresh sprig of green rosemary, a metal mountain silhouette icon, and a vintage analog altitude gauge. In the upper right background, a dark wooden cutting board with flaky sea salt and a small ceramic bowl is slightly out of focus. A slight wisp of steam rises from the warm eggs.
EggTimerPro | Perfect Egg Calculator (Altitude + Temp)

🥚 EggTimerPro

Perfect soft, jammy, or hard-boiled eggs — adjusted for fridge/room temp and altitude.

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⛰️ Boiling point drops ~1°C per 285m. Adjusts cooking time automatically.

1 egg 1 12 eggs

⚖️ More eggs = more thermal mass. Time adjusted automatically.

💨 Steaming cooks faster and makes eggs easier to peel. Times reduced by 30-45 seconds.

⏲️ Recommended cooking time

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📋 Instructions:

  1. Bring water to a rolling boil (or steamer to full steam).
  2. Gently lower eggs using a slotted spoon (or place in steamer basket).
  3. Reduce to a gentle simmer (maintain heat).
  4. Start timer for -- seconds.
  5. Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5+ minutes.

🧮 EggTimerPro — free calculator, no signup required. Altitude aware from 0 to 3000m. Perfect eggs guaranteed (with ice bath!).

© EggTimerPro — precision for home cooks & high-altitude kitchens

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EggTimerPro: Complete User Guide

How to use · Why it matters · The math behind perfect eggs

How to Use This Calculator

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Select starting temperature – Fridge-cold vs. room temp. Room temp eggs cook about 45 seconds faster.

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Adjust altitude – Use the slider or click preset badges (Sea level, Denver, Mexico City). The calculator instantly recomputes your boiling point.

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Choose doneness – Soft (runny yolk), Jammy (creamy, semi-set), or Hard (fully set, crumbly).

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Pick egg size & quantity – From small to jumbo, and 1 to 12 eggs. More eggs or larger size add thermal mass; the calculator compensates with extra seconds.

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Toggle cooking method – Steaming reduces time by 30–45 seconds and improves peelability vs. boiling.

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Ice bath reminder – Check the box for instant stop of carryover cooking. Uncheck to auto‑reduce time by 25 seconds (results less perfect).

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Press “Start Timer” – A full‑screen countdown with beep + vibration alerts you exactly when to transfer eggs to ice bath.

Why Altitude & Egg Temp Matter

At 2000 meters (6560 ft) altitude, water boils at ~93°C (199°F) instead of 100°C (212°F). A standard recipe calling for “boil 6 minutes for soft yolk” leaves you with a raw, runny white because the water never reaches the temperature needed to set proteins properly.

Similarly, fridge‑cold eggs (4°C) require significantly more time than room‑temperature eggs (20°C) to bring the yolk up to its target temperature: 63°C for soft, 68°C for jammy, 72°C+ for hard. Most generic timers ignore both variables, leading to frustrating inconsistency.

EggTimerPro solves this by combining thermal physics with empirical egg data. The result: repeatable, restaurant‑quality eggs whether you live in Miami or Mexico City.

The Math: Real Examples

Example 1 – Sea level, large fridge‑cold egg:

Base time for jammy = 570 seconds.
No altitude adjustment. Result: 9 minutes 30 seconds.

Example 2 – Same egg, but at 2250m (Mexico City):

Boiling point = 100 – (2250/285) ≈ 92.1°C.
Altitude multiplier = (100 / 92.1)1.2 ≈ 1.11.
570 × 1.11 ≈ 633 seconds (10:33). +63 seconds vs sea level.

Example 3 – Room temp eggs (Denver, 1600m):

Sea level fridge time for hard = 720 sec. Room temp adjustment: -45 sec → 675 sec.
Altitude 1600m → BP ≈ 94.4°C, multiplier ≈ 1.07 → 675 × 1.07 = 722 seconds (12:02).

Example 4 – 6 eggs + steaming (fridge, sea level, jammy):

Base 570 sec + egg count adjustment (6 eggs → +14 sec) = 584 sec.
Steaming reduction (-12%) → 584 × 0.88 ≈ 514 seconds (8:34).

Formula summary: Time = [BaseFridge + TempAdjust] × (100/BP)^1.2 + SizeAdjust + EggCountAdjust + SteamingAdjust − (IceBath ? 0 : 25).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does steaming change the time?

Steam transfers heat 10–15% more efficiently than boiling water because steam condenses on the eggshell, releasing latent heat. Result: eggs cook faster and are notably easier to peel.

What if I skip the ice bath?

Eggs continue cooking from residual heat (carryover cooking). Our calculator reduces boiling time by 25 seconds when ice bath is unchecked, but results are less consistent. For perfect doneness, always use an ice bath for 5+ minutes.

Does pot material or water volume matter?

Heavy cast iron retains heat better than thin stainless steel, which may reduce time by 5–10 seconds. For typical home kitchens, our standard algorithm works within ±5% accuracy. Use a pot large enough so eggs aren’t crowded.

Can I use this for poached eggs?

The calculator is optimized for simmered/steamed shell eggs. Poaching requires different variables (water vortex, vinegar, freshness). We recommend adding +20 seconds to soft‑boiled time for poaching equivalents, but results vary.

Do I need an account?

No. EggTimerPro is 100% free, no signup, no tracking. All calculations happen locally in your browser.

Does it work offline?

Once loaded, yes. The calculator uses no external APIs (except Tailwind/FontAwesome CDN). For full offline use, save the HTML file locally.

Pro tip: For the easiest peel, use eggs that are 7–10 days old and add 1 tablespoon of baking soda to the water (or steam them). Ice bath is non‑negotiable for stop‑action perfection.

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EggTimerPro — precision egg cooking for home cooks, high-altitude kitchens, and breakfast perfectionists.

© EggTimerPro | Guide v2.0

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