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Sizing Piercing Guide

When shopping for the perfect piece of body piercing jewelry you'll need to know what size you need. Here's some info to help you discover your perfect fit.

Piercing Standard Gauge Standard Length
Belly Button  / Navel Ring 14G 3/8" , 7/16"
Nose Piercing 20G , 18G 1/4" , 5/16"
Tongue Piercing 14G 5/8"
Cartilage Piercings (Helix, Forwad Helix, Tragus) 16G , 18G 3/16" , 1/4" and 5/16"
Eyebrow Piercing 16G (14G is also commonly used) 1/4" , 5/16" and 3/8"
Industrial Barbell 14G (16G is also commonly used) 1 1/2" (varies)
Labret Lip Rings 14G or 16G 1/4" , 5/16", and 3/8"
Monroe Piercing 16G 1/4" , 5/16" and 3/8"
Nipple Piercing 14G 3/8" , 1/2", 9/16"
Rook / Conch / Daith 16G , 18G 3/16", 1/4" , 5/16" and 3/8"
Septum 14G (16G is also commonly used) 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", and 5/8"
Ear Lobe Piercings 20G or 22G