Size 8 seed beads are medium sized seed beads, about halfway between the smaller 11/0s and the larger 6/0s in size. Miyuki 8/0 Japanese seed beads are preferred for their consistent size and wide array of colors. 8/0 seed beads are perfect for a number of projects including stringing, weaving and Kumihimo braiding. 8/0 seed beads measure 3mm x 2mm with a hole size of 1.1mm. Count is approximately 39 beads per gram