The standard size for a belly bar is 14 gauge (1.6mm) and 3/8" (10mm)
The standard size for a tongue bar is 14 gauge (1.6mm) and 5/8" (16mm) However, the choice is yours to choose any size you like.
Gauge refers to the thickness of the jewellery. The smaller the gauge number the thicker the jewellery.
|
GAUGE |
SIZE IN MM |
|
18 |
1.0 |
|
16 |
1.2 |
|
14 |
1.6 |
|
12 |
2.0 |
|
10 |
2.5 |
|
8 |
3.0 |
|
6 |
4.0 |
|
4 |
5.0 |
|
2 |
6.0 |
|
0 |
8.0 |
|
00 |
10.0 |
Length refers to the length of the jewellery shaft. Straight and curved barbells are measured between the two ends (balls or spikes).
|
LENGTH IN INCHES |
LENGTH IN MM |
|
1/4 |
6.3mm |
|
5/16 |
7.9mm |
|
3/8 |
9.5mm |
|
7/16 |
11.1mm |
|
1/2 |
12.7mm |
|
5/8 |
16.0mm |
|
3/4 |
19.1mm |
|
7/8 |
22.3mm |
|
1 |
25.5mm |
| 
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