You can use the following methods to measure the gauge of your piercing jewellery:
- BCR: Measure the width of the bar.
- Labret: Measure the width of the bar.
- Barbell: Measure the width of the bar.
- Septum Ring: Measure the width of the ring at its thickest section.
Also, which is thicker 14G or 16G?
As the numbers go up the size gets smaller. 14 IS thicker than 16. … The lower the number, the thicker the gauge so 16g is thinner than a 14g.
In this manner, what is smaller 20 gauge or 18 gauge?
The higher the number, the smaller the gauge. If your piercing is a 18 gauge then the 20 gauge would be slightly smaller.
What is the standard size of a septum piercing?
What’s the gauge size chart?
Ear Gauge to MM Conversion Table
| Gauge | Millimeters(mm) | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 18g | 1.0 mm | 5/128″ |
| 16g | 1.2 mm | 3/64″ |
| 14g | 1.6 mm | 1/16″ |
| 12g | 2 mm | 5/64″ |
Can I put a 20G in a 16g piercing?
If you pierce yourself with a 16G and put in a 20G earring, the earring will fit in easily and the hole will eventually shrink to the right size.
What thickness is 14 gauge steel?
15 U.S. Code § 206. Standard gauge for sheet and plate iron and steel
| Number of gauge | Approximate thickness in fractions of an inch | Weight per square meter in pounds avoirdupois |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 3/32 | 40.36 |
| 14 | 5/64 | 33.64 |
| 15 | 9/128 | 30.27 |
| 16 | 1/16 | 26.91 |
What is the smallest gauge size?
The smallest gauge, 20, measures 0.88 millimeters or 1/32 inch. The bigger the gauge, the smaller the numbers get.
Should I pierce my septum with a 14g or 16g?
Yes you can, in fact that’s typically what a piercer will do, especially with cartilage piercings. They pierce with a gauge size bigger than the actual jewelry. It allows room for swelling and placing the jewelry.
When should I size up my septum?
The longer you wait between stretches the easier the stretch is. For instance, it is better to wait 6 months in between a stretch then 2 months. Depending on how long you wait to stretch and how big the stretch is your septum may feel tender for more than the initial two weeks.
How do I raise my septum gauge?
Which is thicker 20 or 22 gauge?
The smaller the number the
| Conventional Gauge | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | .020 -.026″ | 0.5 – 0.6 mm |
| 22 | .027 – .032″ | 0.7 – 0.8 mm |
| 20 | .033 – .037″ | 0.8 – 0.9 mm |
How do gauge sizes work?
A gauge size indicates how big a piercing hole must be to accommodate the jewelry. … “Here [in the U.S.] it’s measured by gauge.” Gauge sizes work in reverse, meaning that the higher the number, the thinner the width. So higher numbers (like 16 gauge) are thinner than smaller numbers (like a 6 gauge).
What are metal gauge sizes?
Standard Gauges of Sheet Metal Chart
| Standard Sheet Metal Gauges | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gauge | US Standard Gauge | Galvanized Steel |
| 12 | 0.109″ | 2.743mm |
| 13 | 0.094″ | 2.362mm |
| 14 | 0.078″ | 2.007mm |
