Beads per hank, 1/2 kilo and kilo
These amounts are approximate and may vary. Source: Shipwreck Beads, WA
| Rocaille Seed Beads | ||||
| size 6 | 1 hank = 2240 beads | 3 hanks = 1/2 kilo | 6 hanks = 1 kilo | |
| size 8 | 1 hank = 2960 beads | 5 hanks = 1/2 kilo | 10 hanks = 1 kilo | |
| size 10 | 1 hank = 3920 beads | 10 hanks = 1/2 kilo | 20 hanks = 1 kilo | |
| size 11 | 1 hank = 4000 beads | 12 hanks = 1/2 kilo | 24 hanks = 1 kilo | |
| size 12 | 1 hank = 4720 beads | 14 hanks = 1/2 kilo | 28 hanks = 1 kilo | |
| size 13 | 1 hank = 4960 beads | 18 hanks = 1/2 kilo | 36 hanks = 1 kilo | |
| size 14 | 1 hank = 5100 beads | 22 hanks = 1/2 kilo | 44 hanks = 1 kilo | |
| size 15 | 1 hank = 5300 beads | 22 hanks = 1/2 kilo | 44 hanks = 1 kilo. | |
| Bugle Beads | ||||
| size 2 | 1 hank = 1330 beads | 10 hanks = 1/2 kilo | 20 hanks = 1 kilo | |
| size 3 | 1 hank = 925 beads | 10 hanks = 1/2 kilo | 20 hanks = 1 kilo | |
| size 5 | 1 hank = 600 beads | 10 hanks = 1/2 kilo | 20 hanks = 1 kilo | |
| 20mm | 50 grams = 260 beads | |||
| 30mm | 50 grams = 150 beads | |||
Approximate number of stone beads per 16 inch strand
(source South Pacific Wholesale Company in Vermont)
| Round | 2mm = 203 |
| 3mm = 136 | |
| 4mm = 100 | |
| 6mm = 67 | |
| 8mm = 50 | |
| 10mm = 41 | |
| 12 mm = 34 | |
| Hearts | 6mm = 90 |
| Thick Hearts | 12 mm = 36 |
| 20mm = 20 | |
| Stars | 6mm = 70 |
| Twists | 8 x 20mm = 20 |
| Lentils | 12mm = 40 |
| 20mm = 22 | |
| Leaves | 14 x 18mm = 20 |
| Shells | 18 x 20mm = 20 |
| Triangles | 16mm = 24 |
| Rice | 5 x 12mm = 36 |
| Melons | 4 x 6mm = 64 |
| Rondelles | 3 x 5mm = 175 |
| Cubes | 4 x 4mm = 102 |
| Tubes | 3 x 5 = 80 |
| 4 x 13 = 30 | |
| Rectangles | 4 x 13mm = 30 |
| Teardrops | 6 x 16mm = 25 |
| 9 x 22mm = 19 (strung lengthwise) | |
| Donuts | 20mm = 20 |
| 25mm = 15 | |
| 30mm = 13 | |
| 40mm = 10 | |
| 45mm = 8 | |
| Discs | 3 x 5mm = 25 |
| Cylinders | 13 x 4mm = 16 |
| Pears | 16 x 7mm = 24 |
Number of yards per spool
(source Fire Mountain Gems in Oregon)
| Gudebrod silk | |
| sizeOO | 695 yards |
| size O | 600 yards |
| size A | 475 yards |
| size B | 390 yards |
| size C | 310 yards |
| size D | 260 yards |
| size E | 200 yards (1/2 ounce) |
| size F | 140 yards |
| size FF | 115 yards |
| size FFF | 101 yards |
| Rattail Satin Cord | |
| 432 feet per spool | 144 yards |
| Mousetail | |
| 432 feet per spool | 144 yards |
| Bugtail | |
| 210 feet per spool | 70 yards |
Necklace Lengths
(source Shipwreck Beads in Washington)
| Choker | 16 inches |
| Princess | 18 inches |
| Matinee' | 24 inches |
| Opera | 32 inches |
| Rope | 48 inches |
Well, even without a Intel Inside Pentium Processor, you can calculate the number of beads needed for a strand using the following formula:
Just remember that 1 inch = 2.4 cm = 24 mm (1cm =10mm, right?). So, multiply the lengh of the necklace by 240, and divide by the size of the beads in milimeters. Voila'! You have the number of beads!
Examples:
1) 18" necklace made with 4mm beads:
Number of beads = 18 X 24 / 4 = 108
2) 32" necklace made with 6mm beads:
Number of beads = 24 x 24 /6 = 128
Remeber: since beads may be irregular, this number is approximate. Also, if you are knotting between the beads, add 1 or 2mm for each knot, depending on the tickness. Too complicated? Just buy more beads! ;-)
Kilo = 1000 grams = 2.2 pounds
1/2 kilo = 500 grams = 1.1 pounds
Gram = .035 ounces
Ounce = 28.35 grams
Gross = 12 dozen = 144
1/2 gross = 72
Mass = 100 dozen = 1,200
1 inch = 2.4 cm
1 cm = 10mm
1m = 100cm
Some of the information in this section is Copyright 1995 by Shipwreck Beads (WA), Fire Mountain Gems (OR) and South Pacific Wholesale Co (VT) and may not be used for any commercial or financial gain or included in any commercial compilation. It is permitted to print out this information for personal use.
Last Updated: 11 October 1999