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How Many Beads Do You Need

Estimate how many beads you need for bracelets, necklaces, and other beading projects with this helpful reference chart. Quickly determine bead quantities based on bead size and finished project length.

How do I know how many beads I need? Use the chart below to estimate the approximate number of uniformly sized beads needed to create bead strands in several popular necklace and jewelry lengths. This guide can help you plan projects more accurately, determine how many beads to purchase, and avoid running short while designing necklaces, bracelets, ornaments, and other beading projects.

How Many Beads Do You Need?

Approximate number of uniformly sized beads needed for common strand lengths.

Bead Size	Length of Strands
	16"	18"	24"
4 mm	100	112	153
6 mm	68	76	100
8 mm	50	56	76
10 mm	40	45	61