Body Jewelry Size Guide
Standard Gauge Sizes
- Nose Rings: 20G (0.8mm) - 18G (1mm)
- Lip Rings: 16G (1.2mm) - 14G (1.6mm)
- Eyebrow Rings: 16G (1.2mm)
- Belly Button Rings: 14G (1.6mm)
How to Measure Your Body Jewelry Size
- Gauge: Refers to the thickness of the jewelry post.
- Length: Measure the wearable portion of the jewelry (e.g., the barbell between the two ends).
- Diameter: For hoops, measure the internal width of the circle.
Metric (mm) vs. Imperial (inches) Conversion
Gauge | Thickness (mm) | Thickness (inches) |
20G | 0.8mm | 0.032" |
18G | 1.0mm | 0.04" |
16G | 1.2mm | 0.047" |
14G | 1.6mm | 0.063" |