Here’s how to calculate how many beads you need:
Step 1: Measure your wrist circumference
Measure your wrist circumference with a measuring tape. For a snug fit: add about 1 cm to your wrist circumference. For a looser bracelet: add 2 cm.
Step 2: Calculation formula
The number of beads depends on the size of your beads. Use this simple formula:
Length of your bracelet (in mm) ÷ size of your bead (in mm) = number of beads
Example: for a bracelet of 180 mm with 8 mm beads, you need about 22-23 beads.
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