Have you ever wanted to know more about measuring body jewelry? This article outlines all the basic questions you may have about measuring body jewelry, including standard body jewelry sizes, length and diameter conversions, gauge conversions, ball size conversions, and threading.
Do you need help choosing the right size (gauge, length, and diameter) body jewelry parts to go with what you already have, like when you need replacement balls for a straight barbell? Below we’ve provided all the body jewelry sizing information you could possibly need, including the basics of body jewelry measurement, standard body jewelry sizes, inch to millimeter conversions to help you with gauges, ball sizes, lengths, and diameters, threading sizing information, and other helpful body jewelry sizing info. Just click a link below to jump right to the corresponding section:
Print out the Body Jewelry Measuring PDF to accurately measure your body jewelry or scroll down to learn more about how to measure your body jewelry.
Piercing Size Guide
*Please note that these are standard starting sizes. Your piercer may have used a different length or gauge. You should measure your jewelry or consult with your piercer before choosing new jewelry to make sure you get it in the correct size for your piercing.
Body jewelry that has balls or other decorative ends that screw into it has to have threads to which those ends attach. A thread is a spiral ridge that winds either internally or externally around the metal like that on a bolt or the inside of a nut. Threaded body jewelry includes straight barbells, curved (bent) barbells, circular barbells, labret studs, dermal anchors, and surface barbells.
Externally-threaded body jewelry has the thread on the end of the barbell, external to the shaft, and it is placed inside a threaded hole in the ball(s) or other decorative end(s) attached to it. When externally-threaded jewelry is being passed through a piercing, the threads also pass through it, and then the ball is screwed into place.
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Internally-threaded body jewelry has a threaded hole inside the barbell, internal to the shaft, and then an external thread protruding from the ball(s) or other decorative end(s) screw into it. When internally-threaded jewelry is being passed through a piercing, a smooth barbell passes through the piercing, and then the ball is inserted and screwed into place.
Each piece of jewelry has a thread pattern. Common thread patterns are found in the table below. Please note that these thread patterns are the most common for Painful Pleasures’ jewelry; however, you must look at the product detail page for each piece of jewelry to determine what the actual thread pattern is for that particular piece of jewelry. A 0.9mm internally-threaded ball or gem top will thread onto a 0.9mm internally-threaded shaft. A 0.9mm internally-threaded ball or gem will NOT thread onto a 0.8mm internally-threaded shaft. Make sense?
You also must be sure to look at not only the thread pattern but the gauge indicated when selecting new component parts for your body jewelry. 10g through 00g body jewelry that’s internally-threaded
Body Piercing Size Guide
Have the same 2.0mm thread pattern as other body jewelry of a matching gauge. A 2.0mm internally-threaded counter-bored ball meant for a 00g barbell will fit onto a 10g shaft; however, the shape of the ball is meant for a 00g barbell. The same goes for all other gauges, so be cognizant when picking ends for your jewelry.
If you are not sure if two pieces will fit together, check the threading pattern. If a listing doesn’t have a threading pattern listed, email us at support@. We’ll update the listing and provide you with the threading size.
The following table has common thread patterns found on on Painful Pleasures’ jewelry. This is just a guide; you should check each piece of jewelry before checking out!Everyone's body is different, and sometimes piercers will use different lengths and gauges depending on your body or the type of body jewelry you want to wear. We've provided a list of industry standard sizes for body jewelry used for each piercing. However, we cannot guarantee that the size on our chart is the size used for your specific piercing. What you will find below are the standard gauges and lengths or diameters used by professional piercers. If you are unsure of what size piercing jewelry to get, we recommend calling or visiting your piercer to ask them.
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The gauge 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.
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.
Diameter is used to measure the size of round barbells like hoops, captives, and circulars. It is measured from the inner and widest point of the circle.
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Captive Bead Rings are also known as CBRs, BCRs, and Ball Captive Rings. They come in many variations, shapes, and sizes, but the same measuring rule applies. Always measure the largest inside diameter of the circle.
We carry captives and rings in a variety of gauges and lengths to suit any piercing. If you cannot find a specific size you need, please contact us.
We carry barbells in an assortment of gauges and lengths so that you can find the perfect fit for you specific piercing.
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Circular/horseshoe barbells are commonly used as belly rings, septum rings, nipple piercing rings, eyebrow rings, earrings, ear plugs, and for genital piercings. Circular barbells are measured from the largest inside diameter.
All piercings are different, which is why we have a great selection of 14k gold circular barbells in every gauge and length.
Curved barbells, also know as bent barbells, are commonly used for belly button rings, nipple rings, eyebrow jewelry, rook piercings, and even septum piercings. Curved barbells are measured in a straight line from the inner length between the two balls.
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The standard gauge for nose rings is 18G. Nose twists, also known as nose screws or nose studs, are measured from the base of the ball or charm to the beginning of the twist, as shown in the diagram. Measure nose bones to the end of the shaft before the beaded tip. Nose fishtails are measured from the base of the ball or charm to the end of the barbell. For more help picking the right nose ring for you, check out our Nose Piercing & Jewelry Guide.
We carry nose rings in 18G - 20G. From diamond nose rings to sapphire studs, we have tons of beautiful styles to choose from in gold and platinum.
Flat-back studs, also know as labrets, are worn in a variety of ear piercings such as lobe, helix, tragus earrings and cartilage studs; as well as in lip piercings and around the cheeks and mouth. The flat back is perfect for piercings that require a close fit. They are measured from the base of the ball to the top of the flat disc. Standard lengths for labrets are 1/4 or 5/16. The 3/16 is generally used for cartilage piercings rather than lip piercings for a nice, snug fit.
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An ear plug wearable length is measured from the inside edge of the horizontal line, as shown in the diagram. The same measurement applies of earlets and ear tunnel body jewelry.
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The post length is the wearable length of the earring and refers to the distance between the charm and the back ball (excluding the front charm and the backing ball/disc). The suitable length of the post depends on the placement of the piercing.
A shorter post is ideal for helix, tragus, conch (for flat-back and barbell) piercings, as well as the earlobes while longer posts are suitable for industrial piercings or those with thicker earlobes. The post length refers to the diameter for circular piercings such as horseshoes, and the vertical length of a curved barbell.
The post gauge is the thickness of the post bar that fits through the
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