How do I know my ear gauge size?

In respect to this, how do you know what size piercing you have?

To find out the best internal diameter you should measure from the piercing hole to the edge of your lip / ear / nose. The length measurement refers to the length of the jewelry bar. Not the length of the whole product. The length of the barbell is measured as the distance between the two balls at either end.

Secondly, which is smaller 14 gauge or 16 gauge? So higher numbers (like 16 gauge) are thinner than smaller numbers (like a 6 gauge). When discussing gauges, references to a “larger gauge” means bigger around, not a bigger number. That is to say that if you’re told that you need a larger gauge than 14, you need to look at 12 or 10 which are wider, not at 16.

Then, is 14g bigger or smaller than 16g?

The lower the number, the bigger the needle or jewelry. … So buy 16g jewelry and a 14g needle, or 14g jewelry and a 12g needle.

What size is after 1/2 inch gauges?

Convert Ear Gauge to mm and Inch

Millimeters (mm)	Inches (“)
10mm	3/8″
11mm	7/16″
12mm	1/2“
13mm	17/32″

What is the most common ear gauge size?

Standard ear piercings are usually pierced at 20g or 18g. Gauge sizes go up (or down, depending on how you look at it) in even numbers from there, so the next largest size from an 18g is 16g, then 14g, then 12g, and so on. When you get to 0g, the next size is 00g (pronounced “double zero gauge“).

Can I put a 14G in a 16g piercing?

14g is bigger then 16g. The lower the number the bigger it gets. If your piercing is healed and you’ve had it for a while you might be able to. There’s not a huge difference between the two, but it might be enough to keep it from going in.

What is smaller 20 gauge or 18 gauge?

This will fit but may be slightly loose, as 20 gauge is thinner than 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.

Can I put a 20g in a 16g piercing?

Yes you can, in fact that’s typically what a piercer will do, especially with cartilage piercings. … Generally a piercer will use an 18f needle and use a 20g stud if it’s your ears for example. Take a look at this photo for example: The difference between 16g and 18g is about .