Bead Quantity for Common Lengths of Bracelets & Necklaces

Approximate number of beads needed for standard length bracelets and necklaces.
Data given as a guide only, remember to allow for clasps etc.

 
String Length
Bead Size
7½"
8"
8½"
16"
20"
24"
30"
36"
1mm
191
203
216
406
508
610
762
914
2mm
95
102
108
203
254
305
381
457
4mm
48
51
54
102
127
152
191
229
6mm
32
34
36
68
85
102
127
152
8mm
24
25
27
51
64
76
95
114
10mm
19
20
22
41
51
61
76
91
12mm
16
17
18
34
42
51
64
76
14mm
14
15
16
29
36
44
54
65
16mm
12
13
14
25
32
38
48
57
18mm
11
11
12
223
28
34
42
51
20mm
10
10
11
20
25
30
38
46

 

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