What are the gauge sizes in order?

What are the gauge sizes in order?

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, and so on. When you get to 0g, the next size is 00g (pronounced “double zero gauge”). 00g is equal to about 3/8 of an inch.

Which is thicker 1.2 mm or 16 gauge?

Gauge is used to measure the thickness of piercing jewellery. The gauge meaning is the opposite of what you may expect because the higher the gauge of the jewellery, the thinner it is….Piercing Gauge Sizes.

What gauge is 9mm?

00g
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Which is larger 14mm or 16mm?

14mm = almost 9/16 inch. 15mm = almost 19/32 inch. 16mm = 5/8 inch. 17mm = almost 11/16 inch.

Is 14g bigger than 16g?

So higher numbers (like 16 gauge) are thinner than smaller numbers (like a 6 gauge). When discussing gauges, references to a “larger gauge” means bigger around, not a bigger number. That is to say that if you’re told that you need a larger gauge than 14, you need to look at 12 or 10 which are wider, not at 16.

How do I know my gauge size?

Use the hash marks on the calipers to determine the gauge. The number above the hash mark on the movable prong is the gauge of your jewelry. Since calipers don’t list the gauge size on the ruler, simply type the measurement into a search engine online to pull up the gauge.