The size of a potato can be designated by diameter and weight.
Designation |
minimum diameter |
maximum diameter |
creamer |
0.75 inches |
1.625 inches |
size B |
1.5 inches |
2.25 inches |
size A |
1.875 inches |
NA |
small |
1.75 inches |
2.5 inches |
medium |
2.25 inches |
3.25 inches |
large |
3 inches |
4.5 inches |
chef |
2.75 inches |
4.5 inches |
Designation |
minimum weight |
maximum weight |
creamer |
NA |
NA |
size B |
NA |
NA |
size A |
NA |
NA |
small |
NA |
6 ounces |
medium |
5 ounces |
10 ounces |
large |
10 ounces |
28 ounces |
chef |
8 ounces |
28 ounces |
Weight in ounces |
Size |
< 5 |
small |
5 to 6 |
small or medium |
6.1 to 7.9 |
medium |
8 to 9.9 |
medium or chef |
10 |
medium, chef or large |
10.1 to 28 |
large or chef |
> 28 |
“extra large” |