Side profile measurement

Nasofacial angle

How far the nose projects from the face plane (nasion to chin). Large angles read as a prominent nose.

All measurements
Nasofacial angle on our female reference face

This reference face measures 25.8° against an ideal of 30–40°, which scores 5.7/10.

Ideal range

Ideal
Women and men30–40°

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 30–401654
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.