Bead Sizing
Please note that bead sizing is different than sequin sizing, in that the smaller the number, the larger the bead. For example, a 15/0 bead will be smaller than an 8/0 bead.
11/0 is considered the standard-sized seed bead. They are larger than 15/0 beads, and smaller than 8/0 beads.
Bead | Size (mm) | Hole (mm) |
15/0 Round | 1.5 | 0.4 |
15/0 Miyuki | 1.5 | 0.7 |
11/0 Round | 2.1 | 0.65 |
11/0 Delica | 1.6 | 0.8 |
11/0 Miyuki | 2 | 0.8 |
11/0 2-cut | 2.1 | 0.65 |
10/0 Delica | 2.3 | 1 |
8/0 Round | 3 | 0.8 |
8/0 Miyuki | 3 | 1.1 |
6/0 Miyuki | 4 | 1.5 |
#2 Bugle | 4.5 | 0.8 |
#3 Twist Bugle | 6 | 0.8 |