Weights & Measures

Approximate # of Beads per Gram
Size 6 – 18 per gram
Size 8 – 36 per gram
Size 11 – 120 per gram
Size 15 – 250 per gram
Delicas – 200 per gram
Approximate # of Beads per Tube
Size 6 – 500 per 6″ tube
Size 8 – 1100 per 6″ tube
Size 11 – 3500 per 6″ tube
Size 15 – 3500 per 3″ tube
Delicas – 1000 per 5 gram
What are the measurements of seed beads?
Size Millimeters Inches
63.7mm 0.145
83.0 mm 0.118
112.2 mm 0.087
151.5 mm 0.059