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.

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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