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Face Shape Chart
This face shape chart shows all 7 recognized face shapes (oval, round, square, oblong, heart, diamond, and triangle) side by side, each labeled with its defining measurements: forehead width, cheekbone width, jawline width, and face length. Use it to compare your own proportions, or embed it free on your own site with attribution (snippet below).
Prefer an instant, photo-based read instead of comparing by eye? Use the face shape detector to get your exact shape in seconds.
The chart
[Original chart: two rows (male-presenting and female-presenting reference faces) × 7 columns (oval, round, square, oblong, heart, diamond, triangle), each face outline annotated with dashed measurement lines for forehead, cheekbone, jaw, and length, plus a one-line defining trait under each. See image asset list below for exact production spec.]
| Shape | Forehead | Cheekbones | Jaw | Length vs. width |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oval | Slightly narrower than cheekbones | Widest point | Soft, tapered | ≈ 1.5× width |
| Round | Similar to jaw, narrower than cheekbones | Widest point | Rounded, soft | ≈ width |
| Square | ≈ cheekbones ≈ jaw | Roughly equal to forehead/jaw | Angular, strongly defined | ≈ width |
| Oblong (rectangle) | ≈ cheekbones ≈ jaw | Roughly equal | Straight, softly squared | Notably > width |
| Heart | Wide | Wide (often widest with forehead) | Narrow, pointed | > width |
| Diamond | Narrow | Widest point | Narrow, pointed | > width |
| Triangle (pear) | Narrower than jaw | Mid-width | Wide | > width |
| Inverted triangle | Wider than jaw | Mid-width | Narrow | > width |
How to read the chart
Find the row (or reference face) closest to your own proportions by checking three things in order: which of forehead, cheekbones, or jaw looks widest; whether your face reads clearly longer than it is wide or closer to equal; and whether your jawline is soft/curved or sharply angular. That combination (not any single feature) is what the chart is encoding for each shape.
For the exact step-by-step measuring method behind this chart, see How to Measure Your Face Shape, or read the full walkthrough at How to Determine Your Face Shape. For a deeper look at any individual shape (celebrity examples, styling tips, and shape-specific FAQs) visit the face shapes pillar and each shape's dedicated page.
Embed this chart
You're welcome to embed this chart on your own site or in a presentation, free, with attribution linking back to this page.
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alt="Face shape chart showing oval, round, square, oblong, heart, diamond and triangle face shapes with labeled measurements"
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Frequently asked questions
How many face shapes are on the chart?
Seven core shapes (oval, round, square, oblong (rectangle), heart, diamond, and triangle) with the inverted triangle shown as an eighth reference variant of triangle, since it's the mirror-image pattern (forehead wider than jaw instead of jaw wider than forehead).
Is oblong the same as rectangle on this chart?
Yes. Oblong and rectangle describe the same face shape (noticeably longer than wide, with the forehead, cheeks, and jaw at similar widths) just under two different common names. This chart and the rest of the site treat them as one shape.
Can I use this chart for free?
Yes, the chart is free to view, reference, and embed on your own site or in a presentation using the snippet above, provided you keep the attribution link back to this page.
Why do some charts show 6 shapes and others show 7 or 8?
Different sources group shapes slightly differently: some merge oblong into oval, or don't separate triangle from inverted triangle. This chart uses the widely referenced seven-shape system, with inverted triangle called out as a variant of triangle rather than a fully separate eighth shape.