The gauge of a piece of piercings refers to the jewelry is thick (see figure C in the figure below). The measuring system is not used in many parts of the world, and the thickness of the piercing jewelry is measured in Milimetres, so here are some information, to show you, what do the different meters in Milimetres.

It is important to find the right measurements for your piercing jewelry, and your Piercist will be able to advise you on what types of jewelry and what works best with your piercing sizes. Different people have slightly different requirements, the us all being physically different, but there are some standard sizes and jewelry types used for certain posts generally.

Some of the most common meters are as follows:

Navel, tongue and nipple jewelry - 1.6 mm (or 14 gauge)

Eyebrows - 1.2 mm (16 gauge)

Nose - 1.0 mm (18 gauge)

Labret piercing are usually 1.2 mm (16 gauge) or 1.6 mm (14 gauge)

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