Common Piercing Type
“Standard size is 18 g, which is what I mostly use for all my ear piercings,” Thompson reveals. “For piercings in general, 18 g through 16 g is the most common. For nipple or naval piercings, 14 g through 12 g is most common.
Simply so, how do I know what gauge my piercing is?
You can use the following methods to measure the gauge of your piercing jewellery:
- BCR: Measure the width of the bar.
- Labret: Measure the width of the bar.
- Barbell: Measure the width of the bar.
- Septum Ring: Measure the width of the ring at its thickest section.
One may also ask, do you pierce with same size needle and jewelry?
Yes you can, in fact that’s typically what a piercer will do, especially with cartilage piercings. They pierce with a gauge size bigger than the actual jewelry. It allows room for swelling and placing the jewelry. … Generally a piercer will use an 18f needle and use a 20g stud if it’s your ears for example.
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 you put a 16g earring in a normal piercing?
Even if you have a piercing that was pierced to a standard size—generally 20 gauge, 18 gauge, and 16 gauge—you can still stretch your ears to a larger size. What’s more, it doesn’t matter how recently you got them pierced.
What size gauge is a normal earring?
The most common gauges for this are the 16g, 18g and 19g. Next to the Forward Helix is the Helix or the outer rim of the ear that stretches down near the earlobe. Typical earring sizes for this part of the ear are 16g, 18g, 19g and 20g. Inside the Helix is the Anti-Helix.
What is bigger a 20 or 18 gauge?
The higher the number, the smaller the gauge. If your piercing is a 18 gauge then the 20 gauge would be slightly smaller.
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! Beyond that, most genital piercings are started at a 10-8g minimum.
Which is smaller 16G or 14G?
Please refer to the metric conversion chart below.
| Gauge | Inches | Millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 18G | .040″ | 1.0mm |
| 16G | .050″ | 1.2mm |
| 14G | .064″ | 1.6mm |
| 12G | .082″ | 2.0mm |
What size gauge is a industrial piercing?
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″ |
What size needle is used to pierce noses?
Most professional piercers use a needle size of 20G (0.8 mm) to 18G (1.0 mm) to pierce a nose. If you want to use nose jewelry regularly then piercing with these needles is a good option.
What can I pierce with a 16 gauge needle?
Type: Hollow Needle. PIERCING TYPES: Belly Button Ring, Eyebrow, Tongue, Tragus, Rook, Labret, Daith, Nipple, Prince Albert.
How big is an 18 gauge needle?
Needle gauge table
| Needle gauge | Outer diameter (inches) | Inner diameter (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0.072 | 0.054 |
| 16 | 0.065 | 0.047 |
| 17 | 0.058 | 0.042 |
| 18 | 0.050 | 0.033 |
