14G
Piercing | Standard Gauge | Standard Length |
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Belly / Navel Ring | 14G | 3/8″ , 7/16″ |
Nose Piercing | 20G , 18G | 1/4″ , 5/16″ |
Tongue Piercing | 14G | 5/8″ |
Cartilage Piercing | 16G , 18G | 3/16″ , 1/4″ and 5/16″ |
In this manner, what size needle is used to pierce belly buttons?
Belly Button: Normally, navel piercings are done with either a 14g or a 12g needle, followed by starter jewelry of the same size.
Gauge | Millimeter | Inch |
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16g | 1.2mm | 3/64″ |
14g | 1.6mm | 1/16″ |
12g | 2mm | 5/64″ |
10g | 2.4mm | 3/32″ |
One may also ask, can you get a belly piercing if your fat?
Your size: Overweight people can get this piercing if they want, but it’s not recommended if your navel becomes covered over by skin and fat when you sit. That can suffocate the piercing and build up more sweat, which makes healing more difficult and is a breeding ground for bacteria.
Can I put a 16g in a 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.
Can I put a 20G in a 16g piercing?
yes you can. When learning about piercings sizes you will know that the bigger the number the smaller the gauge of the piercing so yes you may use an 18g. the 18g is smaller than the 16g. Just be aware though that sometimes user smaller jewelry could cause your jewelry to get accustomed to that size.
What is the smallest gauge for belly rings?
Gauge – width of the shaft (eg. 14g)
Gauge | Millimeter | Inches |
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16g | 1.2mm | 3/64″ |
14g (standard) | 1.6mm | 1/16″ |
12g | 2mm | 5/64″ |
10g | 2.4mm | 3/32″ |
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.
Is 18G or 20G smaller?
When choosing your items specifics from the drop down list, please note the following: 18G = 18 Gauge 20G= 20 Gauge 22G= 22 Gauge 14K= 14 Karat Solid Gold 18K= 18 Karat Solid Gold 24K= 24 Karat Solid Gold 1.5mm Gem= Gemstone measures approx 1.5 millimeters in size 2mm Gem= Gemstone measures approx 2 millimeters in size …
What is the longest belly bar size?
Large is 12mm, XL is 14mm and the one usually needed for those thinking they need the
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How long should a belly ring be?
The Length of the bar is typically 7/16″, it is a little long to accommodate for any swelling, drainage, and healing. The navel piercing takes 6 – 8 months to heal, and the barbell should be left in for this time period. A professional Piercer can assess the piercing to determine if you need a shorter barbell.