Seed beads are often packaged in tubes, but the number of beads in each tube can vary greatly depending on bead size, bead shape, manufacturer, finish, and tube weight. Smaller seed beads take up less space, so a tube of 15/0 seed beads will usually contain many more beads than a tube of 6/0 seed beads of the same weight. Use this chart as a general guide when estimating how many beads may be included in common seed bead tube sizes.
| Seed Bead Size |
Approx. Beads Per 5g Tube |
Approx. Beads Per 7g Tube |
Approx. Beads Per 10g Tube |
Common Uses |
| 6/0 |
175 - 200 |
245 - 280 |
350 - 400 |
Stringing, Fringe, Large Accent Beads |
| 8/0 |
190 - 240 |
265 - 335 |
380 - 480 |
General Beadwork, Spacers, Edging |
| 10/0 |
450 - 550 |
630 - 770 |
900 - 1,100 |
Bead Weaving, Embroidery, Detail Work |
| 11/0 |
500 - 600 |
700 - 840 |
1,000 - 1,200 |
Peyote, Loom Work, Brick Stitch, Embroidery |
| 12/0 |
750 - 850 |
1,050 - 1,190 |
1,500 - 1,700 |
Detailed Beadwork, Fine Embellishment |
| 13/0 |
900 - 1,100 |
1,260 - 1,540 |
1,800 - 2,200 |
Fine Detail Work, Miniature Beadwork |
| 15/0 |
1,100 - 1,300 |
1,540 - 1,820 |
2,200 - 2,600 |
Precision Weaving, Delicate Embellishment |
Note: Bead counts are approximate. Actual tube counts may vary depending on bead brand, shape, finish, coating, and package weight.
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