Jewelry Wire Length Calculator
Calculate exact wire lengths for any jewelry project. Our professional calculator accounts for connections, loops, and waste to ensure you never run short of wire during your jewelry making.
Calculate Wire LengthFree • Precise Results • Professional Accuracy
Common Wire Length Guidelines
Bracelets
- • Standard: 7-8 inches
- • Plus connections: +1 inch
- • Safety margin: +0.5 inches
- • Total: 8.5-9.5 inches
Necklaces
- • Choker: 14-16 inches
- • Standard: 18-20 inches
- • Long: 24-30 inches
- • Add 10% for connections
Earrings
- • Short drops: 2-3 inches
- • Medium: 3-4 inches
- • Long dangles: 4-6 inches
- • Hoops: circumference + 0.5"
Professional Wire Calculation Methods
Basic Formula Method
Base Length + Connections + Safety Margin
- Base Length: Desired finished size
- Connections: Jump rings, clasps, loops
- Safety Margin: 10-20% extra for adjustments
Example (Bracelet):
7" base + 1" connections + 1" safety = 9" total
Measurement Method
Direct Measurement Approach
- Measure around target area (wrist, neck, etc.)
- Add ease allowance (0.5-1 inch)
- Account for clasp and findings
- Add 15% safety margin
Most Accurate For:
Custom fit pieces, complex designs, expensive wire
Wire Type Adjustments
Memory Wire
Extra Length: +5% minimum
- Pre-coiled shape
- No stretch allowance needed
- Cut after final fit
Beading Wire
Extra Length: +10-15%
- Flexible cable
- Crimping connections
- Slight stretch over time
Solid Wire (20-24g)
Extra Length: +20-25%
- Forming and shaping
- Loop and wrap connections
- Mistake allowance
Avoid These Wire Length Mistakes
Measurement Errors
- • Not accounting for clasp length
- • Forgetting jump ring connections
- • Using circumference instead of length
- • No allowance for wire thickness
Design Oversights
- • No safety margin for adjustments
- • Ignoring wire stretch/memory
- • Wrong wire gauge calculations
- • Not planning for practice/mistakes
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