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”” |
X-SMALL |