what is the average gauge size for cartilage?
Cartilage Piercing Sizes Cartilage piercings are typically 18 gauge, but sometimes range from 16 gauge to 14 gauge and beyond. Standard lengths and diameters for healing are 5/16” and 3/8', with 1/4” and 5/16ths being the norm for downsizing a healed cartilage piercing.