How many millimeters is 8g?
For instance, 8g to 6g is a stretch of 1 millimeter. But when you stretch from 2g to 0g, that’s 2 millimeters — twice as a big of a jump! For these two reasons, it’s often a good idea to use millimeters instead of gauges and inches when stretching.
What is the gauge system for body jewelry?
Body jewelry sizing is a little tricky at first glance, but it’s easy once you understand the gauge system! There are two main systems of measuring body jewelry sizes: Gauge (“ga" or just “g") Millimeter (“mm") (Gauge is pronounced to rhyme with “mage" or “sage.") In the United States, the gauge system is much more common than millimeter ...
What is the largest size ear piercing?
Gauge sizes are a little counterintuitive at first, because they’re literally backwards: the smaller the number, the larger the size. Standard ear piercings are usually pierced at 20g or 18g. Gauge sizes go up (or down, depending on how you look at it) in even numbers from there, so the next largest size from an 18g is 16g, then 14g, then 12g, ...
How many times can a wire be pulled through a hole?
A thick wire might be pulled through one hole, while a thin wire might have to be pulled through a dozen times, getting thinner and thinner each time. The gauge measuring system was created based on the number of holes the wire was pulled through.
Is a 0g plug a size?
With body jewelry, gauges aren’t an exact standardized measurement. Depending on the brand or jewelry , one 0g pair of plugs may be slightly smaller or larger than another 0g pair.
