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Many seed beads are sold by weight rather than by piece count, making it difficult to estimate how many beads you will receive in a package. The number of beads per gram varies depending on bead size, shape, and manufacturer. This chart provides approximate bead counts per gram for popular seed bead sizes, helping you estimate quantities needed for bead weaving, jewelry making, loom work, and embroidery projects.
Note: Bead illustrations are not to scale.
| Seed Bead Size |
Approx. Beads Per Gram |
Approx. Beads Per Ounce |
Suggested Needle Size |
Suggested Thread Size |
Common Uses |
| 6/0 |
35 - 40 |
990 - 1,130 |
Regular |
D or F |
Fringe, Stringing |
| 8/0 |
38 - 48 |
1,080 - 1,360 |
Regular |
D or F |
General Beadwork |
| 10/0 |
90 - 110 |
2,550 - 3,120 |
10 or Smaller |
B, D or F |
Embroidery, Weaving |
| 11/0 |
100 - 120 |
2,830 - 3,400 |
11 or Smaller |
O, B or D |
Most Popular Size |
| 12/0 |
150 - 170 |
4,250 - 4,820 |
12 or Smaller |
A, OO, O or B |
Detailed Beadwork |
| 13/0 |
180 - 220 |
5,100 - 6,240 |
13 or Smaller |
A, OO or O |
Fine Detail Work |
| 15/0 |
220 - 260 |
6,240 - 7,370 |
13 or Smaller |
A, OO or O |
Precision Weaving |
Note: Bead counts are approximate and may vary by manufacturer, bead finish, and production lot.
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