What gauge do piercing shops use?
Standard Piercing Sizes
| Piercing | Standard Gauge | Standard Length |
|---|---|---|
| Cartilage Piercing | 16G , 18G | 3/16″ , 1/4″ and 5/16″ |
| Eyebrow Piercing | 16G (14G is also commonly used) | 1/4″ , 5/16″ and 3/8″ |
| Industrial Barbell | 14G (16G is also commonly used) | 1 1/2″ (varies) |
| Labret Lip Rings | 14G or 16G | 1/4″ , 5/16″, and 3/8″ |
How do I know how many mm my piercing is?
For example, an 18 gauge nose stud is thicker than a 22 gauge nose stud. You will see gauge written like this: 16G, 16g, and 16 gauge….AWG (American Wire Gauge) Measurements:
- 22 gauge = 0.64mm.
- 20 gauge = 0.81mm.
- 18 gauge = 1.02mm.
- 16 gauge = 1.30mm.
- 14 gauge = 1.63mm.
- 12 gauge = 2.06mm.
- 10 gauge = 2.59mm.
- 8 gauge = 3.25mm.
What is the normal size for piercings?
“For piercings in general, 18 g through 16 g is the most common. For nipple or naval piercings, 14 g through 12 g is most common. For larger gauges—like stretched ear lobes—the smallest gauge usually starts at size 8 and goes up from there.”
What is the standard earring size in mm?
JEWELRY TYPE
| Standard Hoop Inner Diameter | |
|---|---|
| Ear Cartilage (Helix, Tragus, Lobe, etc.) | 5/16″ (8mm) |
| Earlobe (Main, 2nd, 3rd) | 5/16″ (8mm) |
| Earhead, Thin Helix (Hole near the edge) | 1/4″ (6-6.5mm) |
| Conch | 3/8″-1/2″ (10mm-12mm) |
What gauge is 1.6 mm piercing?
14g
Piercing Gauge Sizes
| Gauge | Millimeters | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 16g | 1.2mm | 0.047″ |
| 14g | 1.6mm | 0.062″ |
| 12g | 2.0mm | 0.078″ |
| 10g | 2.5mm | 0.098″ |
How many mm is 14g?
1.628 mm
| gauge | inches decimal | millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 14g | 0.064″ | 1.628 mm |
| 12g | 0.081″ | 2.053 mm |
| 10g | 0.102″ | 2.588 mm |
| 0.125″ | 3.175 mm |
How many MM is a tragus piercing?
The standard size for a tragus piercing is 16G, which is 1.2mm. You can also get a gauge up or down in size, but 16G is the standard size. The sizing of your tragus piercing should not be intimidating for you.
Is 3mm bigger than 5mm?
1mm = just over 1/32 inch. 2mm = just over 1/16 inch. 3mm = almost 1/8 inch. 5mm = just over 3/16 inch.
What gauge is 3mm earring?
The Trouble With Gauge Sizes With body jewelry, gauges aren’t an exact standardized measurement. Depending on the brand or jewelry, one 0g pair of plugs may be slightly smaller or larger than another 0g pair. Gauges are also tricky when it comes to stretching, because you’re not stretching the same amount every time.