What MM is a normal earring? | CHURINGA BODY JEWELRY REVIEWS

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Standard Hoop Inner Diameter
Ear Cartilage (Helix, Tragus, Lobe, etc.)	5/16″ (8mm)
Earlobe (Main, 2nd, 3rd)	5/16″ (8mm)
Earhead, Thin Helix (Hole near the edge)	1/4″ (6-6.5mm)
Conch	3/8″-1/2″ (10mm-12mm)

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Regarding this, what size earring do you get pierced with?

Standard ear piercings are a 20g or 18g if they were pierced by a gun. If they were pierced by a professional, the lobe piercing will typically be a 16g or 14g.

Additionally, how do I know what size my piercing is? The barbell length is measured in a straight line across the center, between the end balls. The post length is measured in a straight line, between the top ball and the base. The inner diameter is measured in a straight line across the center, inside the ring.

Simply so, how big is a 20G earring?

Inches & Millimeters Gauge Conversion Chart:

Gauge	Inches	Millimeters
20G	.032″	0.81mm
18G	.040″	1.0mm
16G	.050″	1.2mm
14G	.064″	1.6mm

How many MM is a 10 gauge earring?

Ear Gauge to MM Conversion Table

Gauge	Millimeters(mm)	Inches
14g	1.6 mm	1/16″
12g	2 mm	5/64″
10g	2.4 mm	3/32″
8g	3.2 mm	1/8″

What does the MM mean on earrings?

Earring Size (Diameter)

I measure diameters in millimeters (mm), but in the US common unit of measure is inch. One inch equals to 25.4mm.

How big is a 14 gauge piercing?

1.6 millimeters

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 wear regular earrings in cartilage?

In some cases, you can use any type of earring for the cartilage piercing, such as hoops and posts. Yet, earrings made for cartilage are generally more comfortable. Cartilage earring types include: … Posts or studs: Posts or studs in all metal or metal with gem stones are suitable for cartilage piercings.

What size is after 1/2 inch gauges?

Convert Ear Gauge to mm and Inch

Millimeters (mm)	Inches (“)
10mm	3/8″
11mm	7/16″
12mm	1/2“
13mm	17/32″

How many MM is a lip piercing?

The standard gauge for a lip piercing can be either 1.2mm or 1.6mm and the majority of our lip jewellery is offered in both gauge sizes.

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 is the smallest earring size?

These 1mm (1/32 inch in Diameter) Nose Studs / Ball Stud Earrings are smallest possible size and are barely larger than the ear posts themselves.