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Cigar Sizes

Posted on 12/19/2007 at 9:01:10 AM

Size does play a vital role in the overall flavor & enjoyment of a handmade cigar. In general, larger cigars (48 ring gauge or more) smoke smoother & longer with little or no harshness. Smaller cigars typically smoke faster, hotter & are brasher. So, when selecting a cigar, personal taste, occasion and size should all be considered.

The diameter of a cigar is measured in increments of 64ths on an inch which is termed its “ring gauge.” Therefore a 44 gauge Corona is 44/64th inches in diameter. The change in your pocket (assuming you are in the United States) can be used as quick and dirty ring gauges.

44 Ring Gauge	46 Ring Gauge	48 Ring Gauge	54 Ring Gauge
used in: Lonsdale Long Corona Corona Petit Corona	used in: Corona Extra Grand Corona	used in: Robusto Toro Churchill Corona Extra	used in: Robusto Rochschild Toro Churchill Double Corona Giante