Seed Beads vs. Beading Wire Diameters

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Very Fine .010 Diameter
4 strands through a size 15° seed bead
8 strands through a size 11° seed bead
16 strands through a size 8° seed bead
23 strands through a size 6° seed bead

Fine .014 Diameter
2 strands through a size 15° seed bead
2 strands through a size 11° seed bead
6 strands through a size 8° seed bead 
8 strands through a size 6° seed bead

Medium .019 Diameter
1 strand through a size 15° seed bead
1 strand through a size 11° seed bead
4 strands through a size 8° seed bead
5 strands through a size 6° seed bead

Heavy .024 Diameter
No dice with a size 15° seed bead
1 strand through a size 11° seed bead
2 strands through a size 8° seed bead 
4 strands through a size 6° seed bead