Side profile measurement

Nasal projection

How far the tip sits in front of the alar crease, relative to nose length (Goode ratio).

All measurements
Nasal projection on our female reference face

This reference face measures 0.50× against an ideal of 0.55–0.62×, which scores 5.7/10.

Ideal range

Ideal
Women and men0.55–0.62×

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.

0510ideal 0.55–0.620.380.79
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.