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Bead sizes are usually stated in millimeters (mm).
25.4mm is 1 inch, so….

6mm is about 1/4 inch.
12mm is about a 1/2 inch.
18mm is dime size.

2. How many beads are in a 16″ strand?

4mm
100 beads per 16″ strand

6mm
65 beads per 16″ strand

8mm
50 beads per 16″ strand

10mm
40 beads per 16″ strand

12mm
32 beads per 16″ strand

14mm
28 beads per 16″ strand

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