How many seed beads for a bracelet?

Seed beads are small, round beads that are perfect for making DIY costume jewelry. We love their countless colors and varied shapes, which are fun to weave or string onto a thread. Speaking of which: do you know how many seed beads it takes to make a bracelet ( Note: we’re not talking about weaving on a loom here—we’re simply referring to stringing the beads onto a thread to make delicate bracelets)? No, no idea?

Don’t worry—we’ve done the math for you! For each type of seed bead, we’ll tell you exactly how many you’ll need to make a bracelet if you have a 19 cm wrist.

1. Matubo seed beads

Made in the Czech Republic, Matubo seed beads are small, high-quality glass beads with a very uniform finish and a hole wide enough to allow the thread to pass through easily. They’re perfect for creating DIY costume jewelry and for bead weaving.

Name	Appearance	Height	Diameter	Hole Diameter	Number of beads for a bracelet approximately 19 cm long
Matubo 7/0 seed beads		2.50 mm	3.50 mm	1.50 mm	Approximately 76 beads
Matubo Seed Beads 8/0		2.15 mm	3.15 mm	1 mm	Approximately 88 beads
Matubo Seed Beads 11/0		1.50 mm	2.10 mm	0.90 mm	Approximately 127 beads

2. Miyuki Seed Beads

Miyuki beads are the most famous beads in the world of seed beads. They are high-quality Japanese glass beads that are uniquely calibrated. Their uniform shape makes them ideal for making jewelry, accessories, and bead weaving. The most popular among beaders is undoubtedly the Miyuki Delica 11/0.

Name	Appearance	Height	Diameter	Hole diameter	Number of beads for a bracelet approximately 19 cm long
Miyuki Delica 8/0		2.71 mm	3 mm	1.40 mm	Approximately 70 beads
Miyuki Delica 8/0 Hex Cut Seed Beads		2.71 mm	2.80 mm	1.30 mm	Approximately 70 beads
Miyuki Delica 10/0		1.70 mm	2.10 mm	0.95 mm	Approximately 112 beads
Miyuki Delica 10/0 Hex Cut		1.80 mm	2 mm	1.10 mm	Approximately 106 beads
Miyuki Delica 11/0		1.27 mm	1.60 mm	0.80 mm	Approximately 150 beads
Miyuki Delica 11/0 Hex Cut		1.27 mm	1.60 mm	0.80 mm	Approximately 150 beads
Miyuki Delica 15/0		1.12 mm	1.30 mm	0.70 mm	Approximately 170 beads
Miyuki seed beads 2/0		4.20 mm	5.90 mm	2 mm	Approximately 45 beads
Miyuki Seed Beads 6/0		3.80 mm	4.50 mm	1.20 mm	Approximately 50 beads
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0		2 mm	3.10 mm	1.10 mm	Approximately 95 beads
Miyuki 8/0 Hex Cut Seed Beads		2.37 mm	2.45 mm	1.20 mm	Approximately 80 beads
Miyuki 11/0 Seed Beads		1.36 mm	2 mm	0.70 mm	Approximately 140 beads
Miyuki 11/0 Hex Cut Seed Beads		2.08 mm	1.80 mm	0.80 mm	Approximately 91 beads
Miyuki 15/0 Seed Beads		1 mm	1.50 mm	0.70 mm	Approximately 190 beads

3. Preciosa Ornella seed beads

These are high-quality Bohemian glass seed beads made in Europe. Available in matte, transparent, opaque, lustrous, iridescent, or metallic finishes, these seed beads are perfect for making a ring, necklace, earrings, or bracelet. Get started!

Name	Finish	Height	Diameter	Hole Diameter	Number of beads for a bracelet approximately 19 cm long
Cornelian Beads with Star		5.70 mm	7.50 mm	2.30 mm	Approximately 33 beads
15/0 mini seed beads		1 mm	1.50 mm	0.40 mm	Approximately 190 beads
Mini seed beads 11/0		1.27 mm	2 mm	0.70 mm	Approximately 150 beads
9/0 seed beads		1.87 mm	2.50 mm	0.80 mm	Approximately 102 beads
8/0 seed beads		2.10 mm	3 mm	1 mm	Approximately 90 beads
7/0 seed beads		2.30 mm	3.50 mm	1.1 mm	Approximately 83 beads
6/0 seed beads		2.50 mm	4 mm	1 mm	Approximately 76 beads
5/0 seed beads		3 mm	4.50 mm	1.30 mm	Approximately 63 beads
4/0 seed beads		3 mm	5.10 mm	1.30 mm	Approximately 63 beads
3/0 seed beads		4 mm	5.60 mm	1.70 mm	Approximately 48 beads
Charlottes 15/0		0.86 mm	1.40 mm	0.40 mm	Approximately 221 beads
Charlottes 13/0		1.10 mm	1.70 mm	0.50 mm	Approximately 173 beads
Charlottes 11/0		1.27 mm	2 mm	0.70 mm	Approximately 150 beads

4. Toho Seed Beads

These are also Japanese glass beads, specially designed for making costume jewelry. With their large holes, these seed beads are suitable for all weaving techniques, from the simplest to the most elaborate.

Name	Appearance	Height	Diameter	Hole Diameter	Number of beads for a bracelet approximately 19 cm long
1.5 mm Toho Cubes		1.80 mm	1.50 mm	0.70 mm	Approximately 106 beads
Toho Cubes 4 mm		3.68 mm	4 mm	0.60 mm	Approximately 52 beads
Toho 6/0 seed beads		3.10 mm	3.80 mm	1.40 mm	Approximately 61 beads
Toho 6/0 half-round seed beads		1.80 mm	4 mm	1.30 mm	Approximately 106 beads
Toho 8/0 seed beads		2.10 mm	3 mm	1.20 mm	Approximately 90 beads
Toho 8/0 half-round seed beads		1.15 mm	3 mm	1.20 mm	Approximately 165 beads
Toho Hex Cut 8/0		2.45 mm	2.70 mm	1.30 mm	Approximately 76 beads
Toho 11/0 seed beads		1.50 mm	2.20 mm	0.80 mm	Approximately 127 beads
Toho 11/0 half-round seed beads		0.90 mm	2.20 mm	0.80 mm	Approximately 211 beads
Toho 15/0 seed beads		0.96 mm	1.50 mm	0.60 mm	Approximately 198 beads
Toho Treasure 1.8 mm		1.35 mm	1.80 mm	0.80 mm	Approximately 141 beads
Toho Treasure 3.3 mm		3.10 mm	3.30 mm	1.70 mm	Approximately 61 beads
Toho 11/0 Triangles		2.06 mm	2.10 mm	0.80 mm	Approximately 92 beads
Toho Takumi LH 11/0 Seed Beads		1.63 mm	2 mm	0.90 mm	Approximately 117 beads

Interested in making jewelry with seed beads? Feel free to get inspired by our DIY beaded jewelry tutorials!
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