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.
Besides, what size is a normal ear piercing?
| Gauge | Inches | Millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 6G | .162″ | 4.0mm |
| 4G | .204″ | 5.0mm |
| 2G | .250″ | 6.0mm |
| 0G | .312″ | 8.0mm |
Moreover, what does 3/8 mean for a piercing?
Ball size conversion table
| Metric | Inches(fraction) | Inches(decimal) |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 mm | 5/16″ | 0.32 |
| 10.0 mm | 3/8“ | 0.29 |
| 12.0 mm | 15/32″ | 0.47 |
| 12.7 mm | 1/2″ | 0.5 |
What is bigger 12 or 14 gauge piercing?
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.
Can I put a 14G in a 16G piercing?
14g jewelry is larger than 16g jewelry, but you might be able to fit it. Yes, you can stretch you piercing to a 14g just make sure that the jewelry that you’re buying is suitable for a freshly stretching piercing.
Will an 18 gauge fit normal piercing?
An 18G needle can be used for earlobe piercings, nose piercings, as well as some cartilage piercings (e.g. forward helix). 18G earrings are great for many healed cartilage piercings. A 16G needle is used for most cartilage piercings, including the tragus, helix, rook, conch and daith.
Is 20g smaller than 18G?
This will fit but may be slightly loose, as 20 gauge is thinner than 18 gauge. However, if it is only being worn for a short period of time and with minimal movement, it will stay in place and serve the purpose of retaining the piercing.
Is 18G smaller than 16g?
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.
