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Have you ever wondered why Jewelry Findings and Beads are Measured in Millimeters~mm. Millimeters are a fine precise form of measurement.
When you are designing it is very important to have precise measurements to make sure your pieces fit together correctly.
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Here is a simple conversion chart to help you convert millimeters to inches
* 1mm = just over 1/32 inch
* 2mm = just over 1/16inch
* 3mm = almost 1/8 inch
* 4mm = 5/32 inch
* 5mm = just over 3/16 inch
* 6mm = almost 1/4 inch
* 7mm = almost 9/32 inch
* 8mm = 5/16 inch
* 9mm = almost 3/8 inch
* 10mm = just over 3/8 inch
* 11mm = almost 7/16 inch
* 12mm = almost 15/32 inch
* 13mm = just over 1/2 inch
* 14mm = almost 9/16 inch
* 15mm = almost 19/32 inch
* 16mm = 5/8 inch
* 17mm = almost 11/16 inch
* 18mm = just over 11/16 inch
* 19mm = 3/4 inch
* 20mm = 25/32 inch
* 21mm = just over 13/16 inch
* 22mm = almost 7/8 inch
* 23mm = 29/32 inch
* 24mm = just over 15/16 inch
* 25mm = almost 1 inch
* 25.4mm = 1 inch
Millimeter to inches Calculator conversion:
Divined your millimeter amount by 25.4
Example: 7mm divided by 25.4 = .2756
Example: 6mm divided by 25.4 = .2362
Example of how to figure how many beads you will need to make a necklace
To find out how many 6mm beads you will need to make a 16" necklace.
6mm=.2362 inches ~ 16" divided by .2362inchs per bead = 67.73
You will need approximately 64 beads. You always need to make room for you clasp or some type of closure.
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