Question: what is the average gauge size for cartilage?
Answer: 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.