Shot Sizes
There are varying shot sizes depending upon the application of the use. As pellet diameter decreases, more shot can be placed in a standard shotshell load. The smaller the shot number, the larger the shot size.
![Comparison of two shot sizes showing that as the shot number gets smaller, the shot size gets bigger](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/661/attachments/original/ammo_shot.jpg?1497618024)
There are varying shot sizes depending upon the application of the use. As pellet diameter decreases, more shot can be placed in a standard shotshell load. The smaller the shot number, the larger the shot size.