The diameter of syringe needles is designated numerically with a standardized gauge. Small numbers correspond to large diameters:
| Needle gauge | Outer diam. (mm) | Inner diam. (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 4.572 | 3.810 |
| 8 | 4.191 | 3.429 |
| 9 | 3.759 | 2.997 |
| 10 | 3.404 | 2.692 |
| 11 | 3.048 | 2.388 |
| 12 | 2.769 | 2.159 |
| 13 | 2.413 | 1.803 |
| 14 | 2.108 | 1.600 |
| 15 | 1.829 | 1.372 |
| 16 | 1.651 | 1.194 |
| 17 | 1.473 | 1.067 |
| 18 | 1.270 | 0.838 |
| 19 | 1.067 | 0.686 |
| 20 | 0.9081 | 0.603 |
| 21 | 0.8192 | 0.514 |
| 22 | 0.7176 | 0.413 |
| 22s | 0.7176 | 0.152 |
| 23 | 0.6414 | 0.337 |
| 24 | 0.5652 | 0.311 |
| 25 | 0.5144 | 0.260 |
| 26 | 0.4636 | 0.260 |
| 26s | 0.4737 | 0.127 |
| 27 | 0.4128 | 0.210 |
| 28 | 0.3620 | 0.184 |
| 29 | 0.3366 | 0.184 |
| 30 | 0.3112 | 0.159 |
| 31 | 0.2604 | 0.133 |
| 32 | 0.2350 | 0.108 |
| 33 | 0.2096 | 0.108 |
| 34 | 0.1842 | 0.0826 |
Source: https://blog.darwin-microfluidics.com/syringe-needle-gauge-table/.