Standard Piercing Sizes
| Piercing | Standard Gauge | Standard Length |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Barbell | 14G (16G is also commonly used) | 1 1/2″ (varies) |
| Labret Lip Rings | 14G or 16G | 1/4″ , 5/16″, and 3/8″ |
| Monroe Piercing | 16G | 1/4″ , 5/16″ and 3/8″ |
| Nipple Piercing | 14G | 3/8″ , 1/2″, 9/16″ |
Regarding this, what is the longest industrial barbell?
Also know, what size is my Industrial bar?
The length of the barbell can range from 28-55mm in length depending on how far apart the piercing holes are located on your ear and of course by how large your ear is. The angle of the piercings and distance between the piercings will determine if a barbell industrial piercing is a good selection for you personally.
Do industrial piercing get infected easily?
An industrial piercing can describe any two pierced holes connected by a single barbell. It usually refers to double perforation on the cartilage at the top of your ear. Cartilage piercings — particularly those high on your ear — are more prone to infection than other ear piercings.
How do you change your industrial piercing for the first time?
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.
What is the smallest gauge for an industrial piercing?
14G
| Piercing | Standard Gauge |
|---|---|
| Industrial Barbell | 14G (16G is also commonly used) |
| Labret Lip Rings | 14G or 16G |
| Monroe Piercing | 16G |
| Nipple Piercing | 14G |
Can you get an industrial piercing without the bar?
If it’s not a bar, it’s not really called an industrial piercing and you‘re left with different kinds of piercings. That said, only a bar can be used for this certain type of pierce. The good news is, you can find many different and unique jewelries to suit your style.
Can I put a 20G in a 16g piercing?
If you pierce yourself with a 16G and put in a 20G earring, the earring will fit in easily and the hole will eventually shrink to the right size.
What can I put in my industrial piercing instead of a bar?
Alternatives to an Industrial Piercing bar
- Anti-helix-piercing.
- Anti-tragus-piercing.
- Conch-piercing.
- Daith-piercing.
- Rook-piercing.
- Scapha-piercing.
- Snug-piercing.
- Vertical-helix-piercing.
Can I put a 14g in a 12g piercing?
No worries though- 14 and 12g are interchangeable thread patterns- meaning you can wear all your pretty and fun 14g jewelry with your 12g posts! I know those sizes sound intimidating, but they are worth it for a comfy, happy, easy healing piercing!
