Seed Beads
Seed beads are sized according to aughts (not
millimeters) ~ as strung beads per 20mm or 3/4 inch length. The
larger the number, the smaller the bead. The conversion chart below
is for guidance only and all measurements provided are approximate.
My seed beads
are sold by weight or by *hank* where noted.
Pre-strung hanks may differ in size, strand count and weight depending on
bead size, manufacture and country of origin.
Loose
beads come in zipper bags, packaged by weight in grams or ounces.
One ounce (1 oz.) packages contain approximately 28-30 grams.
**Bead colors may vary slightly from photos depending on monitor settings**
|
Bead |
Size |
Beads
Per Inch |
Needle
Size |
Thread
Size (Nymo) |
|
9/o |
2.7 mm |
14
( 80
beads per gram ) |
10 |
B or D |
|
10/o |
2.3 mm |
17
( 90
beads per gram ) |
10 |
B or D |
|
11/o |
2.1 mm |
19
( 135
beads per gram ) |
11 |
A or B |
|
12/o |
1.9 mm |
21
( 145
beads per gram ) |
12 |
A or B |
|
13/o |
1.7 mm |
23
( 150
beads per gram ) |
13 |
A or 0 |
|
14/o |
1.6 mm |
25
( 258
beads per gram ) |
15 |
0 or 00 |
|
15/o |
1.5 mm |
30
( 258
beads per gram ) |
15 |
0 or 00 |
|
18/o |
1.1 mm |
40 |
15 |
00 or 000 |
|
20/o |
1.0 mm |
40+
( 930
beads per gram ) |
15 |
000 |
|
22/o |
0.9 mm |
50+ |
15 |
000 |
|
24/o |
!!! |
50+ |
? |
000 |
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