Tips and information on how to store, buy, cut cigars, how to take care of and set up and care of a humidor, details about ring gauge and size, etc.
Cigars are measured in ring gauge and length. Ring gauge is the diameter of the cigar, given in 1/64th inch increments. Length is given in inches. Comparing the ring gauge to the size of a coin can give you an approximate size of ring gauge.
Big as a dime: ring gauge is about 44. Commonly found in Coronas and Petit Coronas.
Big as a penny: ring gauge is about 46. Commonly found in Corona Extras and Grand Coronas.
Big as a nickel: ring gauge is about 48. Commonly found in Robustos, Toros and Churchills.
Big as a quarter: ring gauge is about 54. Commonly found in Robustos, Toros, Churchills, Double Coronas, Gigante.
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