How do I know my septum size?

To find your Septum size, we recommend you measure the inner diameter of a septum ring you already have. With a pen, on a sheet of paper, mark the inner sides on opposite sides. Then take the ring away and measure the distance you have between both lines.

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Accordingly, is 14g bigger than 16G?

14g is bigger. 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.

Beside above, how do I know my piercing size? 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.

Moreover, can I put a 14g in a 16G septum piercing?

Yes you can. The jewellery won’t be very snug, though, and might move around a lot. Having said that, the whole will probably close up a bit around the smaller gauge jewellery so you might not be able to wear 14g there any more. … So I used this 2mm diameter needle for a piercing with a 16g jewellery.

What is the most common septum piercing size?

16 gauge

Can I put a 14G in a 12g piercing?

No worries though- 14 and 12g are interchangeable thread patterns- meaning you can wear all your pretty and fun 14g jewelry with your 12g posts! I know those sizes sound intimidating, but they are worth it for a comfy, happy, easy healing piercing!

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.

How big is a 14 gauge piercing?

1/16-inch

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″

What is smaller than a 16 gauge?

An 18 gauge, one of the smallest gauges, is actually smaller than a 16 gauge earring, with the largest gauges being 0, 00, and 000 gauge 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.

Can I go from 16g to 14g?

Yes you can. The jewellery won’t be very snug, though, and might move around a lot. Having said that, the whole will probably close up a bit around the smaller gauge jewellery so you might not be able to wear 14g there any more.

How do you size up a septum ring?

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