Makhana Size Chart: Suta Grades, Sizes & Uses

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FoxNut Origin Editorial Team · 9 min read · 2026-08-10 · Updated 2026-08-10

Summary

Makhana is the edible seed or kernel commonly traded as Fox Nuts. This reference chart explains how FoxNut Origin's Suta grades are used commercially to compare approximate size, applications and product options.

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What Is Makhana?

For buyers, Makhana is the edible seed or kernel commonly traded as Fox Nuts and Raw Makhana. When sourcing it for manufacturing, wholesale or export, buyers encounter different commercial grades and need to compare size, consistency, intended application and finished-product presentation. This guide is a reference for those comparisons; it is not a substitute for a product specification or sample review.

What Does Suta Mean in Makhana?

Suta is commercial buyer terminology used to distinguish Makhana by size and grade. FoxNut Origin does not present Suta as a universal official grading standard: supplier, lot and grading practice can affect the material offered under a grade name. For this guide, the supplied reference conversion is 1 Suta = 3.15 mm. Any equivalent or range shown below is an approximate commercial reference, not a universal measurement methodology.

Makhana Size Chart

Product / Grade	Short Description	Approx. Size	Typical Applications	Product	Knowledge Guide
4 Suta	Commercial and bulk-oriented, with consistent grading and practical processing suitability.	12–15 mm	Roasted snacks, food processing, wholesale and export supply	View 4 Suta Makhana	Grade guide
4+ Suta	Larger, more uniform kernels with stronger visual presentation.	12 mm & Above (Mixed Grade)	Roasted snacks, retail packaging, private label and bulk supply	View 4+ Suta Makhana	Grade guide
5 Suta	Balanced kernel size and broad commercial usability.	15.8–19 mm	Roasted snacks, food processing, wholesale and export supply	View 5 Suta Makhana	Grade guide
5+ Suta	Larger, more uniform kernels with stronger presentation.	15 mm & Above (Mixed Grade)	Premium snacks, retail packaging, private label and export supply	View 5+ Suta Makhana	Grade guide
6 Suta	Larger-kernel grade suited to premium packaged and gourmet applications.	19–22 mm	Premium snacks, gourmet retail, food manufacturing and export supply	View 6 Suta Makhana	Grade guide
6+ Suta	Extra-large kernels with attractive presentation.	19 mm & Above (Mixed Grade)	Premium snacks, gourmet retail, private label and export supply	View 6+ Suta Makhana	Grade guide
7 Suta	Large-kernel premium grade suited to premium and export-oriented applications.	22–25 mm	Premium snacks, gourmet retail, private label and export supply	View 7 Suta Makhana	Grade guide
7+ Suta	Highest listed grade in the current portfolio, with extra-large kernels and premium presentation.	25 mm & Above (Premium Mixed Grade)	Premium snacks, gourmet retail, private label and specialty food supply	View 7+ Suta Makhana	Grade guide

Size ranges shown here are approximate commercial descriptions and may vary by supplier, lot and grading practice. Suta is not presented as a universal official grading standard.

Suta Grade Progression

FoxNut Origin's current portfolio uses the progression 4 → 4+ → 5 → 5+ → 6 → 6+ → 7 → 7+ as commercial size and selection references. The labels help buyers compare available products, but they should not be interpreted as a universally standardized industry ladder. The broader explanation is available in Understanding Makhana Suta Grades.

How to Use the Makhana Size Chart

Use the chart as a starting point, then compare kernel size, consistency, intended application, finished-product appearance, roasting or processing requirements, sample performance and supplier or lot variation. A larger grade is not automatically the right choice for every product or buyer.

How to Choose a Makhana Grade

Grade selection depends on the application. Buyers may evaluate practical bulk processing, roasted snacks, retail packaging, private-label production, gourmet or premium presentation, wholesale distribution and export supply. Confirm the relevant specification, packaging, order requirements and sample before bulk procurement. For foundational terminology, see What is Makhana?; for sourcing and export context, see Farm to Export and the Export Centre.

Frequently Asked Questions

This chart should be read with the linked grade guides and product pages because supplier and lot specifications can vary.

Questions

What is a Suta in Makhana?

Suta is commercial buyer terminology used to distinguish Makhana by size and grade. It is not presented as a universal official grading standard.

How many millimetres is 1 Suta?

For this guide, the supplied reference conversion is 1 Suta = 3.15 mm. It should be treated as a reference value, not a universal measurement methodology.

What is 4 Suta Makhana size?

The current product specification lists 4 Suta at approximately 12–15 mm.

What is 5 Suta Makhana size?

The current product specification lists 5 Suta at approximately 15.8–19 mm.

What is 6 Suta Makhana size?

The current product specification lists 6 Suta at approximately 19–22 mm.

What is 7 Suta Makhana size?

The current product specification lists 7 Suta at approximately 22–25 mm.

Are Suta sizes an official universal standard?

No. Suta is treated here as commercial buyer terminology, and supplier, lot and grading practice can affect the specification offered.

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