Is Ss6 smaller than SS8?
The Ss6-Ss12 sizing is a measurement of the size of the stone used in the chain. For standard earring sizes, Ss6 has a stone size of 2mm, Ss8 has a stone size of 2.4mm, Ss10 has a stone size of 2.8mm, and Ss12 has a stone size of 3.2mm. These stone sizes reflect how wide the chain will be.
What does SS mean in size?
stone size
SS stands for “stone size”. It is currently used as a method of measuring for rhinestone products like flatbacks or hotfix.
What size is SS20 in rhinestones?
approximately 5.0mm
SS20 rhinestones measure approximately 5.0mm in diameter. There are approximately 700 rhinestones in a fluid ounce jar of SS20 rhinestones.
How do I know what size my rhinestones are?
So in general, the higher the SS number, the larger the diameter of the stone, and the more bling it will have. Conversely, the smaller the SS number, the smaller the diameter of the crystal and the more luster it will have.
Is 4mm bigger than 3mm?
Even if you’ve always hated the metric system, that row of millimeter sizes is clearer than that row of inch fractions: it’s obvious that 4mm is larger then 3mm but is 1/8″ larger or smaller then 5/32″?
What is SS in rhinestones?
Rhinestone Size Chart: Millimeters to Stone Size
| Size in Millimeters | SS Size | Size in Millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 – 2.7 mm | 9 SS | 6.3 – 6.5 mm |
| 2.7 – 2.9 mm | 10 SS | 6.7 – 6.9 mm |
| 2.9 – 3.0 mm | 11 SS | 7.1 – 7.3 mm |
| 3.0 – 3.2 mm | 12 SS | 8.4 – 8.7 mm |
What are the different sizes of rhinestones?
Rhinestone Sizes
- PP 1. SS 000. 0.80-0.90 mm.
- PP 2. SS 00. 0.90-1.00 mm.
- PP 3. SS 0. 1.00-1.10 mm.
- PP 4. SS 1. 1.10-1.20 mm.
- PP 5. SS 2. 1.20-1.30 mm.
- PP 6. SS 2. 1.30-1.35 mm.
- PP 7. SS 3. 1.35-1.40 mm.
- PP 8. SS 3. 1.40-1.50 mm.
How big is a 16 SS crystal?
Rhinestone Size Chart: Millimeters to Stone Size
| Size in Millimeters | SS Size | Size in Millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 – 3.6 mm | 14 SS | 8.9 – 9.2 mm |
| 3.6 – 3.8 mm | 15 SS | 9.5 – 9.9 mm |
| 3.8 – 4.0 mm | 16 SS | 10.2 – 10.5 mm |
| 4.2 – 4.4 mm | 18 SS | 10.9 – 11.3 mm |
What does SS12 mean?
SS12
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| SS12 | Sinkin Score at 12 Hours |
What size is 2mm rhinestone?
6ss
Want tiny – the smallest rhinestone is 2mm (6ss). This size is perfect for pave (where rhinestones are very close together).
What size is SS16 rhinestone?
approximately 4.0mm
SS16 rhinestones measure approximately 4.0mm in diameter. There are approximately 1,400 rhinestones in a fluid ounce jar of SS16 rhinestones.
Is 2mm bigger than 4 mm?
2mm = just over 1/16 inch. 3mm = almost 1/8 inch. 4mm = 5/32 inch (= a bit over 1/8 inch) 5mm = just over 3/16 inch.