How do I know what gauge my piercing is?

You can use the following methods to measure the gauge of your piercing jewellery:

  1. BCR: Measure the width of the bar.
  2. Labret: Measure the width of the bar.
  3. Barbell: Measure the width of the bar.
  4. Septum Ring: Measure the width of the ring at its thickest section.

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Similarly one may ask, what size gauge is a normal earring?

Gauge Range for Body Jewelry

Gauge [size] will vary pretty widely based on the client’s anatomy, preferences, and piercing location,” Faris explains. “Standard size is 18 g, which is what I mostly use for all my ear piercings,” Thompson reveals. “For piercings in general, 18 g through 16 g is the most common.

Also know, 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.

Regarding this, what gauge are most earrings?

Any standard size earring or post will fit you. If you’ve been pierced with a needle in a piercing shop, most likely you’re at a 20 or 18 gauge. No worries! The smaller the gauge the bigger the hole, so any standard size earring can be worn in addition to 20 or 18 gauge captive rings, cartilage studs, etc.

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