Seed beads conversion chart
Below is the approximate amount of seed beads per unit normally sold in bead shops. It is recommended to buy slightly more than you need since weight and size varies among different manufacturers. The chart is provided as a guideline and collected from various sources on the internet.
| Size | Metric size | Beads per hank | Hank per 0.5kg | Beads per gram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/0 | 3.3 mm | 2160 ~ 2240 | 3 | 15 |
| 8/0 | 2.5 mm | 2960 ~ 3360 | 6 | 40 |
| 10/0 | 2.0 mm | 3500 ~ 3920 | 10 | 75 |
| 11/0 | 1.8 mm | 4000 ~ 4320 | 12 | 110 |
| 12/0 | 1.7 mm | 4960 | 14 | 200 |
| 15/0 | 1.3 mm | 5300 | 22 | 250 |
1 hank = 12 x 20-inch strands