How to Measure Your Piercing Jewelry Size

Knowing the size of your jewelry is important because it will help you find the right fit and avoid irritation or infection. If your jewelry is too small, it can cause pressure, swelling, and damage to your piercing. If your jewelry is too big, it can snag, pull, or migrate out of your piercing.

In this article, you learned how to measure the size of your piercing jewelry, including the gauge and the length or diameter of your jewelry. If you want to buy new jewelry for your piercing online or from a different store than where you got pierced, you will need to know the size of your current jewelry.   This includes the gauge (thickness) and the length (for straight barbells) or diameter (for circular barbells) of your jewelry.

Methods of measuring the size of your piercing jewelry

• BCR: Measure the width of the bar with a ruler or a caliper.   This is the gauge of your jewelry.   Then measure the diameter of the ring from the inner and widest point with a ruler or a caliper.   This is the diameter of your jewelry.

  
  

  
  

  
  

• Labret: Measure the width of the bar with a ruler or a caliper.   This is the gauge of your jewelry.   Then measure the length of the bar from the base of the ball to the base of the flat disc with a ruler or a caliper.   This is the length of your jewelry.

  
  

  
  

• Barbell: Measure the width of the bar with a ruler or a caliper.   This is the gauge of your jewelry.   Then measure the length of the bar from the base of one ball to the base of the other ball with a ruler or a caliper.   This is the length of your jewelry.

• Septum Ring: Measure the width of the ring at its thickest section with a ruler or a caliper.   This is the gauge of your jewelry.   Then measure the diameter of the ring from the inner and widest point with a ruler or a caliper.   This is the diameter of your jewelry.

Measuring piercing jewelry is a simple but important step to ensure a comfortable and safe fit for your piercing. By knowing the gauge, length, and diameter of your jewelry, you can avoid problems such as irritation, infection, migration, rejection, or damage to your piercing. Measuring piercing jewelry can also help you find the best style and design for your piercing type and location. You can use different tools and methods to measure your piercing jewelry, such as a gauge wheel, a caliper, a ruler, or a string. You can also consult with your piercer or our for advice and guidance.