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Size, Metric Conversion & Unit Tables |
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seed & pony bead sizes | metric conversion | unit abbreviations |
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little table to give you an idea of how big the various seed and pony beads are. Note that these sizes and counts are only
approximate and can vary somewhat. Also, the number of hanks per kilo varies. Since the beads are sold by weight, if the bead
is slightly larger, there are less hanks, and conversely, if the bead is smaller, there are more hanks. |
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SEED & PONY BEADS |
| Size |
Diameter |
Image |
Beads
per Hank |
Hanks
per Kilo |
| 13/0 |
1.7 mm |
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4950 |
36 |
| 12/0 |
1.9 mm |
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4700 |
28 |
| 11/0 |
2.1 mm |
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4000 |
26 |
| 10/0 |
2.3 mm |
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3900 |
20 |
| 8/0 |
3.1 mm |
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2950 |
16 |
| 5/0 |
4.5 mm |
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not strung |
n/a |
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use consistent definitions for defining the beads colors and finishes. Typically, the bead name will be prefixed with a
2-character finish/color abbreviation. This table shows you what they mean. |
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COLOR/FINISH DEFINITIONS |
| Abbreviation |
Meaning |
| OP |
OPAQUE
- The color is solid and light is not transmitted through the glass. |
| TR |
TRANSPARENT
- The color is not solid and light will be transmitted through the bead. In lighter colors, these beads look very clear. |
| GR |
GREASY
- The color is not opaque but not clear enough to be transparent. Translucent might be a good definition. Old-time bead
colors often come in greasy colors. |
| MT |
MATTE
- The bead has a somewhat rough, sanded finish. |
| IR |
IRIS
- The finish has a coating which makes it appear iridescent. |
| LI |
LINED
- These beads are made of transparent glass with a sold color lining, typically silver or
gold but they can be colored. Very flashy! |
| AB |
AURORA BOREALIS
- The finish has a coating which makes it appear iridescent. Similar to IRIS (almost the
same, actually). |
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| For those
of you who are metrically challenged, here's a little conversion table to help you out. |
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METRIC CONVERSION |
| Metric
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English
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| 25.4 mm |
1 inch |
| 28.3 grams |
1 ounce |
| 50 grams |
1 3/4 ounce |
| 454 grams |
1 pound |
| 500 grams (1/2 kilo) |
1.1 pounds (17.6 ounces) |
| 1000 grams (1 kilo) |
2.2 pounds (35.2 ounces) |
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| Beads and other items come
packaged in many different formats. To give you the best price, we often sell in multiples of the quantities we purchase.
Here's a list of some units you may see. |
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UNIT ABBREVIATIONS |
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Abbrev. |
Quantity |
| mass (M) |
1200 |
| mille (m) |
1000 |
| kilo (K) |
1000 grams |
| gram (gr) |
0.001 kilo |
| gross (GR) |
144 |
| dozen (dz) |
12 |
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04/22/24 10:32:05 PM Pacific Time
Copyright Matoska Trading Company, Inc.
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