Seed Bead Sizing Guide
Seed Beads sizes can be a bit confusing. Here's some helpful tips to guide you on your seed bead journey.
Basically, the larger the bead size, the smaller the seed bead. Conversely, the smaller the bead size, the larger the seed bead.
The following chart may be a helpful guide in choosing seed beads for your projects. Chart lists Seed Bead sizes from smallest to largest.
SEED BEAD SIZE |
DIAMETER(MM) |
RECOMMENDED NEEDLE SIZE (if using needle, working with seed beads does not require a needle, but often times helps to pick them up when creating projects that require significant seed beads, or bead weaving). |
| 15/0 | 1.3mm | Sizes 13 and smaller |
| 13/0 | 1.7mm | Sizes 13 and smaller |
| 12/0 | 1.9mm | Sizes 12 and smaller |
| 11/0 | 2.1mm | Size 11 and smaller |
| 10/0 | 2.3mm | Size 10 and smaller |
| 8/0 | 3.1mm | Any size beading needle will work |
