Quick Reference for Button Size Terminology

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NBS and Manufacturer Standards for Button Sizes

This quick reference guide reviews the NBS Sizes and commonly used manufacturers sizes for vintage and collectible buttons.

NBS Button Sizes 

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The National Button Society has set official button size standards for collectible buttons. Here they are for your quick reference.

Large: 1-1/4 inch and over
Medium: 1/4 inch to 1-1/4 inch
Small: 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch
Diminutive: Up to 1/8 inch

Manufacturer Standards 

Standard sizes used by manufacturers are as follows:

1/4 inch 7 mm
3/8 inch 9 mm
1/2 inch 13 mm
5/8 inch 16 mm
3/4 inch 19 mm
7/8 inch 22 mm
1-1/8 inch 28 mm and up

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