Standard piercing sizes
| Piercing | Standard Gauge | Standard Length |
|---|---|---|
| Nose Piercing | 20G , 18G | 1/4″ , 5/16″ |
| Tongue Piercing | 14G | 5/8″ |
| Cartilage Piercing | 16G , 18G | 3/16″ , 1/4″ and 5/16″ |
| Eyebrow Piercing | 16G (14G is also commonly used) | 1/4″ , 5/16″ and 3/8″ |
Considering this, is a 20 gauge nose ring big?
The standard size for a nose ring, 20 gauge jewelry is what you’ll find most nose studs and hoops come in. This is the smallest size gauge of body jewelry that’s commonly used compared to other body jewelry like earrings and belly button piercings.
Additionally, which is bigger 18 or 20 gauge nose ring? The higher the number, the thinner the post. Nose piercing is usually done with an 18 gauge (1.02mm) post. After a nose piercing heals, most people switch to a 20 gauge (. 81mm) post because it is thinner and leaves a smaller hole.
In this way, 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.
