14Mm Or 18Mm How To Tell?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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To find out if your joint is a 14mm all you need is a dime.

If the dime is about the same size as your joint its a 14mm

. If the dime falls into the joint its an 18mm, and if the joint is much smaller than a dime you have a 10mm joint. Another common joint size, 18mm joints are usually only found on the largest bongs.

What is the average bong bowl size?

This is probably the simplest way to measure the bong joint size. For most bongs and dab rigs you only have to worry about two sizes:

14mm and 18mm

.

How can you tell the difference between a male and female bong?

MALE. Take a look at your go-to bong.

If the joint that you fit the bowl onto tapers at the end and you have to put accessories over it, then it’s a male

. This means bowl pieces, domes, nails or other adapters must be female.

What does 18mm 14mm mean?

You most often see this in 18mm pipes that come with a 14mm/18mm Low Profile Downstem, meaning that

it fits into an 18mm joint, but uses a 14mm bowl piece or slide

.

Is 14mm bigger than 18mm?


A 14mm male bowl piece is about 3/4 of the size of a dime whereas an 18mm male bowl piece is almost the entire size of a dime

. To summarize: whatever gender joint you have, it will use the opposite gender and same sizes for its parts, bowls and accessories.

Should a Downstem touch the bottom of a bong?

Remember, the downstem needs to extend below the waterline to allow the smoke to pass through the water as bubbles. A great way to find out how long your downstem needs to be is by inserting a pencil into the joint.

Stop just before it touches the side or bottom of the bong

and mark the pencil.

How do you measure bong joint size?

The easiest way to figure out your bong’s joint size is to

compare your bong’s joint to the size of a standard American dime

. 18.8mm is just about the size of a standard dime. If your bong is smaller, then it’s either 10mm or 14.5mm. If it’s larger than the dime, then your bong’s joint size is 29.2.

What size bong should I get?


An eight-inch tall bong should be just right for anyone who’s been smoking for a while

. Large: For those who have been smoking for years, a large-sized bong may hit the spot. Tall bongs provide the biggest hits, so we don’t recommend them for anyone who’s inexperienced or unable to handle a lot of smoke at once.

What is a banger for a bong?


A widely used dish for vaporizing concentrates on a dab rig or bong

is known as a ‘banger. ‘ Bangers can be made of titanium, ceramic, and quartz. Quartz bangers are most commonly used as they are considered superior quality as compared to other materials.

Will 14.5 mm male fit 14mm female?

The answer is: nothing.

14.5mm is the technical term, as that is the actual measurement of the joint size

. However, many people simply call the joint size 14mm for convenience. 18.8mm is the technical term, as that is the actual measurement of the joint size.

What is an 18mm bong?

27 products.

The most popular size for water pipe joints

, the 18mm glass on glass joint is not a small connection point. If you are after airflow then this is the size for you. This joint size is the standard for large water pipes but it can be found on smaller tubes as well.

What is joint size on a bong?

Typically, bong joints are available in only three standard sizes:

10mm, 14mm and 18mm

. Generally, the most used joint size is 14mm, and you will seldom see anyone using 10mm bong joints.

Is 14mm bigger than 16mm?


14mm = almost 9/16 inch

. 15mm = almost 19/32 inch. 16mm = 5/8 inch. 17mm = almost 11/16 inch.

How many is 18 mm in inches?

MM Approximate Size In Inches Exact Size In Inches 16mm 5/8 Inch 0.62992 Inches 17mm Just short of 11/16 Inch 0.66929 Inches 18mm Just short of 3/4 Inch

0.70866 Inches
19mm Little under 3/4 Inch 0.74803 Inches

What is 18mm in standard?

SAE Metric Inch 18mm 0.709
23/32′′

0.719
19mm 0.748 3/4′′ 0.75

What do different Downstems do?

There is also a component called a downstem that can

help you with the smoking process of using your bong

. Downstems extend from the joint of the pipe to the main chamber, and often contain smaller holes to cool down the smoke you are inhaling, giving you a cleaner and cooler hit.

Does the size of the bong matter?

Although the bong’s size may seem like a trivial aspect to consider, the truth is that

it has a significant impact on your overall smoking experience

. This is mostly because the size of an option corresponds directly to the size of the hit that it delivers.

What type of bong hits the smoothest?


Glass bongs

are the most popular type of bong material there is out there on the market because it provides the cleanest and purest tasting hits. Over 90% of glass bongs are made from borosilicate glass. This type of glass is more resistant to thermal shock and temperature changes, making it perfect for durability.

How are bowls measured?

Is a big or small bong better?


Smaller bongs give you a more concentrated flavor because of the ratio of air to smoke

. A lot of herb enthusiasts prefer a bold, strong and clean taste, and small bongs can give you just that. Smaller bongs, as you can imagine, require far less maintenance than large ones.

Does a small bong get you higher?

While

smaller bongs may not particularly get you more lifted

, there are different shapes, variations, and percolators that can enhance the size and smoothness on smaller pieces.

Is a small bong worth it?

Bigger isn’t always better.


A mini bong is great for a first-time user to get accustomed to bong rips

. To the novice smoker, bongs may seem like a more complicated way to get high, but they actually give you very comfortable yet huge hits which often means less irritation and coughing. The water in the bong is the key.

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