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This article is from the Piercing FAQ, by Anne Greenblatt with numerous contributions by others.

2B.1 Jewelry Sizes

Jewelry is measured by gauge (thickness) and width. Rings are measured
by the inside diameter. Straight and curved barbells are measured by
the linear width from ball to ball. Most manufacturers offer widths in
1/16" increments.

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