How Many Perler Beads Do You Need?
Plan bead counts with simple math before you start
Quick answer
A Beads Studio board is 30×30 and holds 900. Two boards side by side make 60×30 (1,800), and four in a square make 60×60 (3,600). At 65% coverage, one board needs about 585.
Count it yourself
900beads
30×30·1 board
About 225 per color
Base formula
Bead count = width × height × fill rate. Each board is 30×30, so 900 pegs.
Practical examples
30×30
1 board. Max count: 900
About 585 at 65% fill
60×60
4 boards (2×2). Max count: 3,600
About 2,340 at 65% fill
90×90
9 boards (3×3). Max count: 8,100
About 5,265 at 65% fill
Planning rules
Always add 10-20% buffer for mistakes and test pieces. Monochrome motifs often need lower fill rates, while photo-based motifs usually need higher. Count accent colors separately if stock is limited.
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