What size is a standard earring?

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Moreover, how do I know my earring size?

To find out the best internal diameter you should measure from the piercing hole to the edge of your lip / ear / nose. The length measurement refers to the length of the jewelry bar. Not the length of the whole product. The length of the barbell is measured as the distance between the two balls at either end.

In this way, how many mm is a standard earring?

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Gauge	Millimeter	Inch
16g	1.2mm	3/64″
14g	1.6mm	1/16″
12g	2mm	5/64″
10g	2.4mm	3/32″

How many MM is a 16g earring?

gauge	inches decimal	millimeters
16g	0.051″	1.291 mm
	0.062″	1.587 mm
14g	0.064″	1.628 mm
12g	0.081″	2.053 mm

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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.

Can I put a 20G in a 16g piercing?

yes you can. When learning about piercings sizes you will know that the bigger the number the smaller the gauge of the piercing so yes you may use an 18g. the 18g is smaller than the 16g. Just be aware though that sometimes user smaller jewelry could cause your jewelry to get accustomed to that size.

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.

How much bigger is 14g 16g?

Inches & Millimeters Gauge Conversion Chart:

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

Is 14g or 16g bigger?

14g is bigger. The lower the number, the bigger the needle or jewelry. … So buy 16g jewelry and a 14g needle, or 14g jewelry and a 12g needle.

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″