Side profile measurement

Facial convexity

Forehead, nose base and chin as one angle. A balanced profile is gently convex; very convex reads as a weak chin.

All measurements
Facial convexity on our female reference face

This reference face measures 171.6° against an ideal of 163–175°, which scores 9.6/10.

Ideal range

Ideal
Women and men163–175°

Measured from the points on your side profile. Turn a full 90° for an accurate reading.

How it's scored

Inside the ideal range this measurement scores 10. Outside it, the score falls off smoothly the further the value is from the range.

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Score (0–10) by measured value, female. Inside the green band scores 10; it falls off smoothly outside it.

What can change it

Mostly set by bone structure. Photo angle and expression are the biggest everyday factors; see the photo guide for consistent readings.