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Buzz Cut Lengths Guide - Guard Sizes #0-#8 in mm and Inches Converter

Buzz Cut Length Converter

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Buzz cut guard #2 - 6mm visual example
Guard #2
6mm(1/4")
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Best For
Clean, sharp military-style look
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Maintenance
Trim every 1-2 weeks

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All Guard Sizes

Explore detailed guides for each clipper guard size

#1 — 3mm#2 — 6mm#3 — 10mm#4 — 13mm#5 — 16mm#6 — 19mm#7 — 22mm#8 — 25mm

#2 vs #3 Buzz Cut

Side-by-side comparison of the two most popular guard sizes

Aspect#2 (6mm)#3 (10mm)
Length6mm (1/4")10mm (3/8")
Scalp VisibilityLowMinimal
MaintenanceEvery 1–2 weeksEvery 2–3 weeks
Best ForSharp look, close fadeSofter, lower maintenance
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#1 vs #2#3 vs #4

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about buzz cuts

Guard numbers (#0–#8) indicate clipper blade size. Higher numbers = longer hair. #1 = 3mm, #2 = 6mm, #3 = 10mm, #4 = 13mm, up to #8 = 25mm.