What is the most common nose ring gauge?

18 gauge
What is the typical gauge for a nose piercing? Most nose piercings are done at 18 gauge. However, many people choose to downsize their jewelry after the piercing heals to 20 gauge because of the variety of jewelry options available in the smaller size.

How do I know what size my nose ring is?

The inner diameter is the measurement from inside edge to inside edge – imagine a straight line drawn horizontally through the inside of the hoop. To get the most accurate figure, a nose ring should be measured for inner diameter using a caliper, but you could use a ruler in a pinch.

What gauge is a traditional nose piercing?

For standard nostril piercings, the gauge size is usually 18 or 16. This is especially the case if the initial jewelry placed is a flatback. Nostril screws are typically 18 gauge and nostril rings can range anywhere from an 18 gauge to a 12 gauge if the person desires a larger piercing.

Which is bigger 18 or 20 gauge nose ring?

Thanks for your question! This will fit but may be slightly loose, as 20 gauge is thinner than 18 gauge. However, if it is only being worn for a short period of time and with minimal movement, it will stay in place and serve the purpose of retaining the piercing.

Is a 14G or 16G bigger?

The lower the number, the thicker the gauge so 16g is thinner than a 14g.

What gauge nose ring is the smallest?

20 Gauge
20 Gauge (. The standard size for a nose ring, 20 gauge jewelry is what you’ll find most nose studs and hoops come in. This is the smallest size gauge of body jewelry that’s commonly used compared to other body jewelry like earrings and belly button piercings.

What gauge is a 2mm nose ring?

2.0mm (12 Gauge) Nose Piercing Jewellery. A little larger than standard piercings, 2.0mm piercing jewellery is perfect for all sorts of body piercings.

How do you go from 20G to 18G nose ring?

If you want to go back to an 18G you can and it will adapt. If going from a smaller gauge nose stud, nose screw or nose ring to a larger gauge, you can stretch your piercing by putting some pure vitamin e oil on your nose jewelry and your nose piercing and slowly guiding the stud through.

What does 20G mean in nose rings?

Standard sizing for nose rings is normally a 20 gauge; this means the thickness of the portion that goes through the piercing is approximately . 8 millimeters.

Is 18G too big for nose ring?

If 16g is “too thick” of a look and feels uncomfortable to insert, you could always try an 18g nose ring – it’s one size smaller (and the most common size). Your nose piercing should shrink to accommodate the smaller size after a bit (just know you probably won’t be able to wear 16g jewelry again once you size down).

Can I get my nose pierced with a 20 gauge?

A 20 gauge hoop is smaller so yes, it will fit. But the hole will get smaller over time and the 18 gauge may not fit ever again if you leave it til long. It’s like ear piercings.

What is the normal size for a nose piercing?

Standard sizing for nose rings is normally a 20 gauge; this means the thickness of the portion that goes through the piercing is approximately .8 millimeters. Nose piercings can also be done in a slightly larger 18 gauge (1 millimeter thickness).

What is the standard piercing gauge?

The standard gauge for a navel piercing is 14. The standard length of a curved barbell for a navel piercing is 3/8 inch or 7/16 inch. Piercers often use a longer bar for the initial piercing to allow for swelling.

What size nose Hoop should I get?

Hoop size needed depends on thickness of the nose and the placement of the piercing (how high it is). 5/16 inch (8mm) will fit most people but many people use 1/4 inch (6mm) and some need 3/8 inch (10mm) for higher nose piercings.

What is the smallest gauge nose ring?

The bigger is the gauge number, the smaller is the piercing diameter. The smallest body piercings have the body piercing gauge of 20, for example, the smallest nose rings, but standard piercings like navel rings have 14 gauge.