The most common gauge for septum piercings is 16 gauge (approx. 1.2mm thick), however, your piercer may decide to use a different gauge depending on your individual anatomy. While 16G is the typical starter gauge, some people choose to size down to 18 gauge (approx. … 1.6mm thick).
Moreover, what size septum ring do you get pierced with?
Standard Piercing Sizes
Piercing | Standard Gauge | Standard Length |
---|---|---|
Nipple Piercing | 14G | 3/8″ , 1/2″, 9/16″ |
Tragus / Helix / Rook / Conch / Daith | 16G , 18G | 3/16″, 1/4″ , 5/16″ and 3/8″ |
Septum | 14G (16G is also commonly used) | 3/8″, 7/16″, 1/2″, and 5/8″ |
Ear | 20G and 18G |