An earring can be measured by its 2 diameters: inner diameter and outer diameter (since earring is made of wire which has some thickness). All our piercing hoops are measured by their INNER diameter. Please take a look at the picture below.
Likewise, people ask, which is smaller 16g or 14g?
Jewelry is measured through a gauge system (see chart below). The higher the gauge number the
| Gauge | Millimeter | Inch |
|---|---|---|
| 16g | 1.2mm | 3/64″ |
| 14g | 1.6mm | 1/16″ |
| 12g | 2mm | 5/64″ |
| 10g | 2.4mm | 3/32″ |
Simply so, what are the sizes of hoop earrings?
Compare Measurements
| Millimeters | Inches | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| 25-27 | 0.98 – 1.06 | Quarter (0.95 inches) |
| 30-32 | 1.18 – 1.26 | Half-dollar coin (1.20 inches) |
| 63-65 | 2.48 – 2.56 | Soda can (2.50 inches) |
| 73-75 | 2.87 – 2.95 | Baseball (3 inches) |
Is 16G thicker than 14G?
Please refer to the metric conversion chart below.
| Gauge | Inches | Millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 18G | .040″ | 1.0mm |
| 16G | .050″ | 1.2mm |
| 14G | .064″ | 1.6mm |
| 12G | .082″ | 2.0mm |
Can I put 16G in 14G piercing?
Yes all day you can. However, the 16g post is thinner than the 14g. Downsizing is not an issue unless you’ve got a large collection of 14g jewelry that you wish to wear again. Downsizing to 16g is safe as long as it is healed.
What’s smaller than a 14 gauge?
14 gauge = 1/16-inch or 1.6 millimeters. 8 gauge = 1/8-inch or 3.2 millimeters. 2 gauge = 1/4-inch or 6.5 millimeters. 0 gauge = 5/16-inch or 8.3 millimeters.
