What size are small, medium and large tomatoes

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Many recipes call for a tomato of a certain size. How do you know the difference between small, medium and large tomatoes?

Best Answer

USDA requirements for measurements used by the Fresh Market tomato industry

                **Size**           **Size**
                No Pass            Pass 
                inches             inches
                see note #1        see note #2


Small           2 1⁄8 inches       2 9⁄32 inches
Medium          2¼ inches          2 17⁄32 inches
Large           2½ inches          2 25⁄32 inches
Extra Large     2¾ inches   

note # 1. Will not pass through a round opening with this diameter when the tomato is held with its greatest diameter parallel to the plane of the opening.

note # 2. Will pass through a round opening of this size; the tomato may be held in any position for the test.