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 |
Just so, how many mm is a standard earring?
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| Gauge | Millimeter | Inch |
|---|---|---|
| 16g | 1.2mm | 3/64″ |
| 14g | 1.6mm | 1/16″ |
| 12g | 2mm | 5/64″ |
| 10g | 2.4mm | 3/32″ |
Keeping this in consideration, how do I know my earring size? An earring can be measured by its 2 diameters: inner diameter and outer diameter (since earring is made of wire which has some thickness). All our piercing hoops are measured by their INNER diameter. Please take a look at the picture below.
Moreover, how many MM is a 20 gauge earring?
0.812 mm
| gauge | inches decimal | millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 20g | 0.032″ | 0.812 mm |
| 18g | 0.040″ | 1.024 mm |
| 16g | 0.051″ | 1.291 mm |
| 0.062″ | 1.587 mm |
What size are starter earrings?
Most earlobe piercings are around 20 gauge to 18 gauge. The average stud earrings are size 20 gauge.
What is the smallest earring size?
1/32 inch
