Bead Calculator

Work out how many beads fill a strand length, how many beads fit in an inch, and how many strands a pack of beads will make.

Strand length in

A bracelet is usually about 7 to 8 inches, a necklace 16 to 36.

Bead size

Sizes are the working diameter in millimetres. Choose custom to enter your own.

Custom bead diameter mm

Only used when the bead size above is set to custom.

Beads in a pack or tube beads

From the packet or the product listing.

Waste allowance %

Covers chipped beads, blocked holes and the last bead that does not quite fit.

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