Hook and Bead Size Chart

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Its hard to remember which size bead or cone matches what size hook.
Here is a hook and bead size chart for hooks sizes, bead sizes, and cone sizes.

 

COUNTERSUNK BEADS (CYCLOPS BEADS)

 HOOK SIZE

INCHES

MM

#4 - #6

3/16”

4.6mm

#6 - #8

5/32”

3.8mm

#8 - #10

1/8”

3.3mm

#10 - #12

7/64”

2.8mm

#12 - #14

3/32”

2.3mm

#16 - #18

5/64”

2.0mm

 


SLOTTED TUNGSTEN BEADS

HOOK SIZE

INCHES

MM

#6 - #8

7/32”

5.5mm

#8 - #10

3/16”

4.6mm

#10 - #12

5/32”

3.8mm

#12 - #14

1/8”

3.3mm

#14 - #16

7/64”

2.8mm

#16 - #18

3/32”

2.3mm

 

BRASS/TUNGSTEN CONES

HOOK SIZE

INCHES

CONE SIZE

#2 - #4

7/16”

LARGE

#6 - #8

3/8”

MEDIUM

#8 - #10

1/4”

SMALL

#10 - #12

5/32””

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