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Board size & counts

Bead grids, pegboards and actual bead counts

Compare full-grid bead counts, 5mm-pitch size estimates and pegboard coverage, then open the maker with your chosen grid.

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Board size & counts

Full-grid maximum = width × height. A 29×29 pattern with 100 empty cells uses 741 beads. Estimates assume 29×29 cells per board, no overlapping coverage, and 5mm cell pitch before ironing. They are not board outer dimensions or finished sizes. Measure before framing.

Pattern gridFull-grid beadsEstimated size before ironingBoards for full gridUse this grid
29×2929 × 29 = 841 beads~ 14.5 × 14.5 cm1 × 1 = 1Use this grid
40×4040 × 40 = 1600 beads~ 20.0 × 20.0 cm2 × 2 = 4Use this grid
60×6060 × 60 = 3600 beads~ 30.0 × 30.0 cm3 × 3 = 9Use this grid
80×8080 × 80 = 6400 beads~ 40.0 × 40.0 cm3 × 3 = 9Use this grid

A pegboard is not the same as a grid

A 60×60 grid has 3600 possible bead positions. At 5mm pitch it occupies about 30×30cm before ironing, not 60cm. Covering the full grid with non-overlapping 29-cell boards requires 3×3 boards, or nine in total.

Count beads, not empty background

Erased cells need no beads, while white beads still count as material. A sparse design can occupy a smaller bounding area than the full grid. The editor reports actual non-empty counts and occupied bounds separately.

Pixels are not physical dimensions

A larger PNG makes codes easier to inspect but does not add cells. For physical-scale printing, measure your board pitch and verify print scaling. This tool does not provide calibrated, tiled PDFs.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install an app?

No. Use the browser editor without signing in, then export a free 2500px PNG.