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 length | Beads needed |
|---|---|
| 5 cm | 6 |
| 10 cm | 12 |
| 15 cm | 18 |
| 20 cm | 25 |
| 30 cm | 37 |
| 40 cm | 50 |
| 60 cm | 75 |
| 100 cm | 125 |
| 140 cm | 175 |
| 200 cm | 250 |
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.
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