What gauge are labret piercings?
Sarah Cherry
Published Feb 21, 2026
What gauge are labret piercings?
16 gauge
A labret, Monroe or philtrum piercing is often done with a 16 gauge or 14 gauge. Standard length for a labret piercing is 5/16”, 3/8”, or 7/16”.
Is 14G or 16G bigger?
The lower the number, the thicker the gauge so 16g is thinner than a 14g.
Is my piercing 14G or 16G?
Inches & Millimeters Gauge Conversion Chart:
| Gauge | Inches | Millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 18G | .040″ | 1.0mm |
| 16G | .050″ | 1.2mm |
| 14G | .064″ | 1.6mm |
| 12G | .082″ | 2.0mm |
What MM is a lip ring?
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) |
What gauge do you pierce your smiley with?
The smiley piercing is performed using a 16 or 18 gauge needle AFTER your mouth has been properly disinfected through the sanitation procedures of your chosen piercer. As far as aftercare goes, it’s going to be pretty much the same as any other type of oral piercing such as the tongue or lip.
How do you know what gauge piercing you have?
The gauge size chart of your piercing is the thickness of the bar that goes through your piercing. In other words, it’s the barbell’s thickness. Note that the thicker the barbell, the lower the gauge size. So a 12 gauge (or 12G) barbell is much thicker than a 20 gauge (20G) barbell.
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.
Can I put a 14g in a 12g piercing?
No worries though- 14 and 12g are interchangeable thread patterns- meaning you can wear all your pretty and fun 14g jewelry with your 12g posts!
Can I put a 14G in a 12g piercing?
What size gauge is a Medusa piercing?
Medusa Piercing Process: This piercing is typically performed with a hollow 14 or 16 gauge piercing needle.
What gauge is conch piercing?
In fact, if you already have your helix or tragus pierced, the conch will be a breeze. The most common size is 16 gauge (but can be up to 14 gauge) for both the inner and outer conch. We strongly advise you to triple check with your piercer as it will depend on the piercings you want to wear.
What is the smallest gauge for piercings?
What is the smallest size gauge? A standard ear piercing is 20g or 18g so the smallest gauge size is 20g. Gauge sizes are always even numbers and the smaller the number the bigger the earring, so from 18g the next size up would be 16g.
