Bead Size Chart

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1. Bead Size Chart 2. Beads per Strand
3. Bead Size Samples (pictures),
4. Jewelry Planning Guide 5. Seed Bead Sizing.

Bead Size Chart

Quick Bead Size Guesstimator:

Bead sizes are usually stated in millimeters (mm).
25.4mm is 1 inch, so....

6mm is about 1/4 inch.
12mm is about a 1/2 inch.
18mm is dime size.

Our bead samples below are shown in relation to a dime.

2. How many beads are in a 16" strand?

4mm (4 millimeters ~ click for samples)
100 beads per 16" strand

6mm (6 millimeters - click for samples)


65 beads per 16" strand

8mm (8 millimeters ~ click for samples)




50 beads per 16" strand


10mm (10 millimeters ~ click for samples)
40 beads per 16" strand



12mm (12 millimeters ~ click for samples)
32 beads per 16" strand


14mm (14 millimeters ~ click for samples)
28 beads per 16" strand

4. How can I use these bead sizes to plan my jewelry designs?

How many beads will I need for an 8" bracelet?

Bead Size (mm) ~ amount needed for 8" (large wrist ) bracelet
2mm 100
3mm 65
4mm 50
6mm 33
8mm 25
10mm 20
12mm 17

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