Knowing your face shape makes it far easier to choose a flattering haircut, the right glasses and even how to contour. The good news is you do not need to guess. Grab a tape measure or a ruler, take four quick measurements, and the free face shape calculator below will tell you whether you are oval, round, square, heart, diamond, rectangle or triangle, along with style tips for each.
Face Shape Calculator
Measure with a tape or ruler (cm or inches, just be consistent) and find your face shape.
An estimate based on your measurements. Faces often blend two shapes.
How to measure your face shape
Use a soft tape measure and a mirror, or measure a straight-on photo. Take four numbers: your forehead at its widest, your cheekbones across the top of the cheeks, your jawline from one jaw angle to the other, and your face length from hairline to the bottom of your chin. Keep the units consistent, then enter them above.
The main face shapes explained
Oval faces are slightly longer than wide with soft edges. Round faces have similar length and width with full cheeks. Square faces have a strong jaw and even widths. Rectangle (oblong) faces are long with an angular jaw. Heart faces have a wide forehead and a narrow, pointed chin. Diamond faces have wide cheekbones with a narrower forehead and jaw. Triangle (pear) faces have a wider jaw than forehead.
Why your face shape matters for hair and glasses
The aim of a flattering haircut or frame is usually balance. Longer faces suit styles that add width, rounder faces suit styles that add height and length, and strong jaws are softened by waves and rounded frames. Use your result above as a starting point, but remember that hair texture, features and personal taste matter just as much as geometry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the rarest face shape?
Diamond and triangle (pear) shapes are among the least common, while oval and round are the most common. Many people are a blend of two shapes rather than a perfect match for one.
What is the most versatile face shape?
Oval is often described as the most versatile because its balanced proportions suit almost any hairstyle and glasses frame.
Can my face shape change?
Your underlying bone structure stays fairly stable, but weight changes, ageing and hairstyle can make your face look rounder, longer or more angular over time.