How Many Beads

How many beads will you need to make your project?
Use this handy chart to figure it out.

Here is a handy chart that will help you determine the approximate number of beads needed.
Bead Size	Per Inch	7"	16"	24"	32"	36"
3mm	8.25	57	132	200	265	288
4mm	6.25	43	100	150	200	225
5mm	5.00	35	82	124	160	180
6mm	4.25	28	67	100	132	153
7mm	3.50	24	57	85	114	126
8mm	3.25	22	50	75	100	112
10mm	2.50	18	40	60	80	90
12mm	2.00	15	33	50	66	72
14mm	1.75	13	29	43	56	63
16mm	1.50	11	25	38	50	54
18mm	1.25	10	23	34	45	50
20mm	1.20	8	20	29	38	43

Remember to allow for the length of your clasp. If you use spacer beads or mix sizes this chart may not be accurate.

If the size bead you are working with is not on our chart here is the formula for calculating:

Measure the bead you are working with. Take the length of your project and multiply the number of inches by 25.4mm, take that number and divide by the size of the bead.