The 14g is a larger barbell than the 16g by a fraction of an inch (0.013). Most piercers will have a preference between 14 and 16g for industrial piercings and while having a 14g means you can swap out for 16g jewelry you cannot do it the other way around without pain.
Additionally, what is the longest industrial barbell?
| Piercing | Standard Gauge | Standard Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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″ |
| Industrial Barbell | 14G (16G is also commonly used) | 1 1/2″ (varies) |
One may also ask, is 16G bigger than 20G?
Please refer to the metric conversion chart below.
| Gauge | Inches | Millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 20G | .032″ | 0.81mm |
| 18G | .040″ | 1.0mm |
| 16G | .050″ | 1.2mm |
| 14G | .064″ | 1.6mm |
Can you put a 14g in a 16g?
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.
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 size is 6g in MM?
4.115 mm
| gauge | inches decimal | millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 0.125″ | 3.175 mm | |
| 8g | 0.129″ | 3.264 mm |
| 6g | 0.162″ | 4.115 mm |
| 0.188″ | 4.762 mm |
Do industrial piercings come in different sizes?
Sizes. The standard size of a piercing diameter is usually 14 gauge, but some even go with a 16 gauge at first and then upgrade to a 14 gauge after the piercing has healed.
Do Industrial Bar holes close?
The industrial piercing goes through cartilage in your ear and depending on how long it has been pierced it will close eventually and faster than many other piercings because of the location.
Do industrial piercing get infected easily?
Industrial piercings are more prone to infection because there are 2 wounds, and the tension placed on the skin from the jewelry also increases inflammation and vulnerability to the skin. An infection occurs when harmful bacteria build up in one or both of the holes where your ear is pierced.
Are you supposed to turn your industrial piercing?
If you want to change out your industrial piercing, it’s imperative to wait until it’s fully healed and potentially a bit longer just to be sure — anywhere from 5-9 months. If you try and take it out before then, you risk the piercing healing over and having to get it redone.
What side do you get an industrial piercing?
The traditional industrial piercing involves a piercing in the anti-helix and helix portion of the upper ear cartilage. The piercings are usually 1.5 inches apart and connected by a long, straight barbell.
Is 20 or 18 bigger gauge?
The higher the number, the smaller the gauge. If your piercing is a 18 gauge then the 20 gauge would be slightly smaller.
What happened to the 16 gauge shotgun?
Despite a death knell, the 16 gauge is enjoying newfound popularity. Not so many years ago, one of the other major sporting publications declared the death of the 16 gauge, citing the lack of available choices in both new guns and affordable ammunition as the twin executioners of the sub-gauge shotgun.
Can you put a 16g earring in an 18g hole?
Most likely you‘ll be able to wear the 16g, but DON’T FORCE IT. Listen to your ears. If it hurts, put the 18g back in and try again in a few weeks.
