How to read size charts for sets and bead strands
Tell a multi-piece size chart apart from the dimensions of a single strand.
Identify individual pieces
The Stout kit lists three widths, one per piece. A bead strand can have several bead sizes on the same piece. Check whether a chart describes separate products, a single strand or the dimensions of the whole package.
Ask for the missing measurement
Name the SKU, color and size when asking about dimensions. Ask which portion the manufacturer measures and whether the number includes the base or handle. See the large anal bead comparison for examples of published bead widths.