Piercing Size Guide & Example Photos
What size should I pick for my piercing?
Gauge Size
Diameter Size & Length
| Piercing | Standard Gauge | Standard Length |
|---|---|---|
| Belly / Navel Ring / VCH | 14G |
3/8" (10mm) |
| Nose Piercing | 20G , 18G | 1/4" (6.4mm) |
| Tongue Piercing | 14G | 5/8" (16mm) |
| Cartilage Piercing | 16G | 1/4" (6.4mm) or 5/16" (8mm) |
| Eyebrow Piercing | 16G | 5/16" (8mm) |
| Industrial Barbell | 14G | 1 1/2" (38mm) |
| Labret Lip Rings | 16G | 1/4", 5/16" or 3/8" |
| Monroe Piercing | 16G | 1/4", 5/16" or 3/8" |
| Nipple Piercing | 14G | 1/2" (12mm) |
| Tragus / Helix / Rook / Conch / Daith | 16G , 18G | 1/4", 5/16" or 3/8" |
| Septum | 16G |
3/8" (10mm) |
| Earlobe | 20G |
1/4" (6.4mm) |
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How do I confirm what length I need for my barbell?
The length of your body jewelry refers to the wearable length of the barbell that goes through your piercing. You will need to grab a ruler to measure your current, well-fitting barbell(s). The useable / measurable length of the barbell does not include the ball endings or charms, as shown below:
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How do I confirm what diameter size I need for my horseshoe ring or CBR piercing?
Diameter is used to measure the size of round barbells such as rings, hoops and CBRs. It refers to the length across the center of the ring (the inner diameter) as shown below:
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Septum Piercing Diameter Size Example Photos
If you are shopping for your septum piercing, and you are not sure which diameter size would work best for you, please view the photos below to help you decide! These are all photos that have been submitted to us by our wonderful and lovely customers here at Cali Crystals. We are always graciously accepting any new modeling / example photos, and we very much appreciate those who have already contributed. ♥ If you have any photos featuring our jewelry that you would like to submit, please email them to us at: calicrystalsshop@gmail.com
**Featuring our Natural Stone CBR's**
Petite 5/16" (8mm) example photos:
Standard 3/8" (10mm) example photos:
Large 1/2" (12mm) example photos:
X-Large 9/16" (14mm) example photo:
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**Featuring our Horseshoe Rings**
Petite 5/16" (8mm) example photos:
Standard 3/8" (10mm) example photos:
Large 1/2" (12mm) example photos:
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**Featuring our Long Spike Horseshoe Rings**
Standard 3/8" (10mm) example photos:
Large 1/2" (12mm) example photos:
X-Large 9/16" (14mm) example photos:
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Length & Diameter Inches to Millimeters
| Inches | Millimeters |
|---|---|
| 3/16" | 4.7 |
| 1/4" | 6.4 |
| 5/16" | 8 |
| 3/8" | 9.5 |
| 7/16" | 11 |
| 1/2" | 13 |
| 9/16" | 14 |
| 5/8" | 16 |
| 3/4" | 19 |
| 7/8" | 22 |
| 15/16" | 24 |
| 1" | 25 |
| 1 1/2" | 38 |
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