Side profile measurement

Z angle

The profile line from chin to lips against the Frankfort plane (ear to eye socket). Shows chin and lip balance.

All measurements
Z angle on our female reference face

This reference face measures 70.9° against an ideal of 72–82°, which scores 8.2/10.

Ideal range

Ideal
Women72–82°
Men75–85°

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 72–825896
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.