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There are two main systems of measuring body jewelry sizes: Gauge (“ga" or just “g") Millimeter (“mm") (Gauge is pronounced to rhyme with “mage" or “sage.") In the United States, the gauge system is much more common than millimeter measurements. Here’s how it works. Gauge Size Chart. Ear Gauge to MM Conversion Table
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Our Gauge to Millimetre Conversion Chart is designed for ease of use, making it accessible to jewellers of all skill levels. To use the chart, start by identifying the gauge number of your wire or sheet metal.
A useful handy Wire Gauge Chart which quickly lets you convert wire gauges to inches and millimeters. Covers the AWG and SWG gauge rating systems.
Understanding wire gauge (thickness) is important when buying craft wire or beading wire, or items made from wire such as jump rings, head pins, earring hooks, and other findings. When comparing gauges, the lower the gauge number, the thicker the wire.
Here's a chart with the AWG Gauge (the gauge you're used to seeing, like 22-gauge), how wide that wire is in inches, how wide it is in millimeters, and approximately how large that is. Use this chart to determine what wire to use with beads and more!
As you can see, 10 gauge wire is pretty big (about 2.6mm in diameter) and 28ga wire is very very tiny (about 1/3 of a millimeter in diameter). The chart below will help you visualize this – you may want to print it off and keep it close at hand until you are comfortable with the concept of wire gauge!
Our expertly curated size chart will provide accurate measurements and conversions to ensure a hassle-free shopping experience. From gauge thickness to length, we cover it all. Don't let ill-fitting body jewelry dampen your style - consult our body jewelry size guide and find the perfect fit!
The charts below show the various gauges and lengths in both inches and millimeters when you’re choosing the right jewelry thickness, length, accessory or ball size, or if you’re looking to stretch up to the next size.
This chart gives you the recommended minimum metal gauge for common jewelry items, including bezels, bracelets, ear wires, rings and more. If you’re working with brass or bronze, follow the recommendations for sterling silver; for copper, follow fine silver.