§ 51.3198 - Size classifications.


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  • § 51.3198 Size classifications.

    Size shall be specified in connection with the grade in terms of minimum diameter, range in diameter, minimum diameter with a percentage of a certain size or larger, or in accordance with one of the size classifications listed below: Provided, that unless otherwise specified, onions shall not be less than 112 inches in diameter, with 60 percent or more 2 inches or larger in diameter.

    Size designation Minimum diameter Maximum diameter
    Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters
    Small 1 25.4 214 57.2
    Repacker/Prepacker1 134 44.5 3 76.2
    Medium 2 50.8 314 82.6
    Large or Jumbo 3 76.2 (2)
    Colossal 334 95.3 (2)