How many mm is a 5/16 piercing?

8.0 mm
Ball size conversion table

Metric Inches(fraction) Inches(decimal)
8.0 mm 5/16″ 0.32
10.0 mm 3/8″ 0.29
12.0 mm 15/32″ 0.47
12.7 mm 1/2″ 0.5

What piercing is smaller than 5 16?

8 gauge = 1/8-inch or 3.2 millimeters. 2 gauge = 1/4-inch or 6.5 millimeters. 0 gauge = 5/16-inch or 8.3 millimeters. 00 gauge = 3/8-inch or 9.3 millimeters.

How do I measure my piercing size?

The length of your piercing jewelry refers to the wearable length of the barbell that goes through your piercing. It is measured from the top to the bottom of the straight barbell and does not include the balls or charms.

How do I know my earring size?

Hold the ruler up to your ear and measure the distance between the piercing and the edge of ear….Our standard sizes for the small hoop earrings are:

  1. 8mm or 1/4 inch (inside opening is 6.5-7mm)
  2. 10mm or 3/8 inch (inside opening is 8.5-9mm)
  3. 12mm or 1/2 inch (inside opening is 10-11mm)

How do you measure the length of a barbell?

The barbell length is measured in a straight line across the center, between the end balls. The post length is measured in a straight line, between the top ball and the base. The inner diameter is measured in a straight line across the center, inside the ring.

What is the smallest piercing size?

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″

What size is a stud earring?

Stud earrings will usually come in a range of carat weights between 0.25 CTW and 2.0 CTW. Depending on the cut and shape of the diamond, the size of these earrings may vary slightly. Generally, a 0.25 CTW round cut stud is about 3MM in diameter (0.11 inches.)

How long should earring posts be?

COMMON SIZE

COMMON LENGTH/DIAMETER
* indicates the most common size – updated 2020
Regular Earring Post 1/4″(6mm)
Lip and Labret 5/16″(8mm)*, 3/8″(10mm), 1/2″(12mm)
Monroe/Madonna 1/4″(6mm), 5/16″(8mm)*, 3/8″(10mm)

How do I know what size earring post to get?

Measure the widest part of the threaded portion of the earring post. Use a digital gauge/caliper in order to obtain accurate results. Simply screw the back to the threaded earring post post with a turning motion – much more secure than a push-on back!

What is 5/16 inch in mm?

Convert 5/16 inch to mm – Conversion of Measurement Units Do a quick conversion: 1 inches = 25.4 millimetres using the online calculator for metric conversions. Check the chart for more details. inch mm

What is 5/16 as a decimal?

Convert 5/16 to decimal. 5/16 is equal to 0.3125 in decimal form. Ex.: 1/2, 2 1/2, 5/3, etc.

What size drill bit do I need for a 5/16 thread?

Thread: 5/16-18, drill bit size: 17/32″, material thickness: 0.027″- 0.15″, zinc yellow chromate plated steel, ribbed, rivnut A102-5G Bolt. Fastener Length: 1-3/16″, Thread: 5/16-24, Thread Length: ”