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How small is a Mini bead?

The short answer

Bead sizes vary by brand and series. Hama lists Mini at 2.5 mm, Midi at 5.0 mm and Maxi at 10 mm in nominal diameter. Artkal’s Mini pegboard example is intended for its 2.6 mm beads.

Hama series · nominal bead diameter

Mini2.5 mm
Midi5.0 mm
Maxi10.0 mm
One brand, three sizes. The circles show relative diameter, not actual size.
Illustration, not a finished bead piece

Keep these in mind

  • These are bead diameters, not peg spacing or finished piece dimensions.
  • A pattern can keep the same cell count while you choose a different physical bead size.
  • Match your beads to the board’s stated series. Do not assume matching size names establish compatibility.

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References & a deeper dive

The short version is above. These sources explain the details and where each example comes from.

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