Bead Size Chart

Beads Hole Size Guide

Find the perfect size for your jewelry making project! 💎✨

Find Your Perfect Bead Size
Bead Size Hole Size Wire Size (GA) Wire Size (mm)
2mm 0.4 mm 24GA 0.51 mm
3mm 0.4 mm 24GA 0.51 mm
4mm 0.5 mm 24GA 0.51 mm
6mm 0.6 mm 22GA 0.64 mm
8mm 0.8 mm 21GA 0.7 mm
10mm 1.5 mm 16GA 1.29 mm
12mm 2.0 mm 14GA 1.63 mm
Chips 0.6–1.0 mm 18GA–22GA 1.02–0.64 mm
Nuggets 0.75–1.9 mm 14GA–20GA 1.63–0.81 mm
Freshwater Pearl 0.5–0.75 mm 22GA–24GA 0.64–0.51 mm
Mother of Pearl 0.8 mm 20GA 0.8 mm

✨ Pro tip: Choose a wire size slightly smaller than the hole size for smooth stringing! ✨