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How big is a 12 gauge tongue ring?
2.0mm
A little larger than standard piercings, 2.0mm piercing jewellery is perfect for all sorts of body piercings.
How do I know what size my tongue bar is?
In terms of length, 5/8″ is the standard size for tongue barbells. You were most likely pierced with a 1″ straight barbell to allow for swelling. If you find that to be a comfortable length for you to wear even after your tongue heals, then purchase a new tongue ring of the same size.
What length is a normal tongue bar?
Barbell length for tongue piercing can vary between 10mm (0,39in) and 18mm(0,70in) depending on the thickness of your tongue. Note that the most common barbell length for tongue piercing tend to be 16mm(0,62in).
What size is the ball on a tongue ring?
Ball sizes are a matter of taste but as a general guide, 3 and 4 mm balls are used for eyebrow or labret piercing and 5 and 6 mm balls for tongue piercing. Navel bananas usually have 8mm ball down and a 5 or 6mm ball on top.
How many mm is 2g?
6.544 mm
| gauge | inches decimal | millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 2g | 0.258″ | 6.544 mm |
| 0.312″ | 7.938 mm | |
| 0g | 0.325″ | 8.251 mm |
| 00g | 0.365″ | 9.266 mm |
What happens if your tongue ring is too small?
Starter Tongue Barbells If your starter tongue barbell is too short, causing the top and bottom balls to press into your tongue, that pressure can lead to necrosis (i.e. tissue death), which can eventually cause infection if it continues for too long.
What gauge is 1.2 mm piercing?
Piercing Gauge Sizes
| Gauge | Millimeters | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 18g | 1.0mm | 0.040″ |
| 16g | 1.2mm | 0.047″ |
| 14g | 1.6mm | 0.062″ |
| 12g | 2.0mm | 0.078″ |
How do I know the size of my piercing?
The measurement that you need is the distance from the piercing hole to the edge of your ear. Take this measurement in a straight line, because if you measure at a diagonal angle you will end up with a hoop that fits larger than you anticipated.
How do I know the gauge of my piercing?
You can use the following methods to measure the gauge of your piercing jewellery:
- BCR: Measure the width of the bar.
- Labret: Measure the width of the bar.
- Barbell: Measure the width of the bar.
- Septum Ring: Measure the width of the ring at its thickest section.
What’s the standard size for a tongue bar?
The standard gauge for a tongue bar is 1.6mm and all of our tongue bars have the standard gauge of 1.6mm. The ‘size’ (or ‘length’) refers to the distance between the two balls (see the ‘Barbell’ illustration above).
How big of a barbell do you need for a tongue piercing?
1,6mm (14G) is the standard gauge size for tongue piercing Barbell length for tongue piercing can vary between 10mm (0,39in) and 18mm (0,70in) depending on the thickness of your tongue. Note that the most common barbell length for tongue piercing tend to be 16mm (0,62in).
Can you use a lip ring for a tongue piercing?
Certain styles of piercing jewelry is appropriate for certain types of piercings, so don’t try to use a lip ring for as a tongue ring .
What’s the standard gauge for a lip piercing?
The standard gauge for a lip piercing can be either 1.2mm or 1.6mm and the majority of our lip jewellery is offered in both gauge sizes. The ‘size’ depends on what shape of lip jewellery you choose. For example, the size of a straight lip barbell is measured as per the ‘Barbell’ illustration above.