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Bead Count Table: Beads needed by Project length

Reference table of beads needed for Bead Count across a range of project length values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Chef Meera Pillai, Professional Chef · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This bead count reference table shows the beads needed for a range of project length values, assuming a bead size of 8 mm. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Bead Count Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

Project lengthBeads needed
5 cm6
10 cm12
15 cm18
20 cm25
30 cm37
40 cm50
60 cm75
100 cm125
140 cm175
200 cm250

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your project length and read across to the beads needed. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Bead Count Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Bead Count Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Bead Count Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common project length values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Bead Count Calculator.

Chef Meera Pillai · Professional Chef

Meera Pillai is a professional chef and recipe developer who specialises in baker percentages, scaling recipes and precise kitchen conversions.