Direct Answer: For a standard 7-inch (178 mm) bracelet, you need approximately 45 beads of 4mm size, 30 beads of 6mm size, 23 beads of 8mm size, or 18 beads of 10mm size. Ready to arrange your colors? Open our Interactive Bead Bracelet Pattern Maker.
| Bead Size (mm / Seed Size) | 6.5" Bracelet | 7.0" Bracelet (Standard) | 7.5" Bracelet | 18" Necklace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/0 Seed Beads (~1.8 mm) | 92 beads | 99 beads | 106 beads | 254 beads |
| 8/0 Seed Beads (~2.5 mm) | 66 beads | 71 beads | 76 beads | 183 beads |
| 4 mm Round Beads | 42 beads | 45 beads | 48 beads | 115 beads |
| 6 mm Round Beads | 28 beads | 30 beads | 32 beads | 77 beads |
| 8 mm Round Beads | 21 beads | 23 beads | 24 beads | 58 beads |
| 10 mm Round Beads | 17 beads | 18 beads | 19 beads | 46 beads |
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