Face Shape Calculator
body {
font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
background-color: #f8f9fa;
color: #333;
line-height: 1.6;
margin: 0;
padding: 20px;
}
.face-shape-calc-container {
max-width: 800px;
margin: 40px auto;
background-color: #ffffff;
padding: 30px;
border-radius: 8px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
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h1, h2 {
color: #004a99;
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 20px;
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.input-group {
margin-bottom: 20px;
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
align-items: center;
gap: 15px;
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.input-group label {
flex: 1 1 150px; /* Grow, shrink, basis */
font-weight: bold;
color: #004a99;
margin-bottom: 5px;
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.input-group input[type="number"] {
flex: 2 1 200px; /* Grow, shrink, basis */
padding: 12px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 5px;
font-size: 1rem;
box-sizing: border-box; /* Include padding and border in the element's total width and height */
}
.input-group select {
flex: 2 1 200px; /* Grow, shrink, basis */
padding: 12px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 5px;
font-size: 1rem;
box-sizing: border-box; /* Include padding and border in the element's total width and height */
background-color: white;
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button {
display: block;
width: 100%;
padding: 15px;
background-color: #004a99;
color: white;
border: none;
border-radius: 5px;
font-size: 1.2rem;
font-weight: bold;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
margin-top: 20px;
}
button:hover {
background-color: #003366;
}
#result {
margin-top: 30px;
padding: 25px;
background-color: #e7f3ff;
border-left: 5px solid #28a745;
border-radius: 5px;
text-align: center;
font-size: 1.5rem;
font-weight: bold;
color: #004a99;
}
.result-title {
font-size: 1.2rem;
font-weight: normal;
color: #555;
margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.article-content {
margin-top: 40px;
padding: 20px;
background-color: #ffffff;
border-radius: 8px;
box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
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.article-content h2 {
margin-top: 0;
color: #004a99;
text-align: left;
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.article-content p, .article-content ul {
margin-bottom: 15px;
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.article-content ul {
padding-left: 20px;
}
.article-content li {
margin-bottom: 8px;
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@media (max-width: 600px) {
.input-group {
flex-direction: column;
align-items: stretch;
}
.input-group label {
flex-basis: auto;
}
.input-group input[type="number"],
.input-group select {
flex-basis: auto;
width: 100%;
}
#result {
font-size: 1.2rem;
}
}
Understanding Face Shapes and the Calculator
Determining your face shape is a fun way to understand your facial features better, which can be helpful for everything from choosing hairstyles to selecting eyeglasses or makeup application techniques. While there's no single definitive "perfect" measurement, understanding the general proportions and characteristics of your face can lead to more flattering style choices.
How the Calculator Works
This calculator uses a simplified approach based on key facial measurements and the perceived shape of your jawline to suggest the most common face shapes. The primary measurements considered are:
- Forehead Width: Measured from the widest point of your forehead, usually halfway between your eyebrows and hairline.
- Cheekbone Width: Measured from the widest point of your cheekbones, typically just below the eyes.
- Jawline Width: Measured from the point of your chin to the point below your ear where the jaw angles upward. This is then usually doubled or assessed in relation to other widths. For simplicity, we're using a general width, but the Jawline Shape input is critical.
- Face Length: Measured from the center of your hairline down to the tip of your chin.
The calculator analyzes the ratios between these measurements and considers the defined jawline shape. While sophisticated algorithms could be used, this calculator provides a good starting point by identifying which dimension is most dominant.
Common Face Shapes and Their Characteristics:
- Oval: Face length is greater than cheekbone width. The jawline is slightly narrower than the forehead, with a gently curved jaw. Often considered balanced.
- Round: Face length and cheekbone width are nearly equal. Soft, curved jawline and hairline. Widest at the cheekbones.
- Square: Forehead, cheekbone, and jawline widths are approximately equal. A strong, angular jawline is a key characteristic. Face length is often similar to width.
- Rectangle/Oblong: Face length is significantly greater than width. Forehead, cheekbone, and jawline widths are similar. Can have a strong or more softly defined jawline.
- Heart: Forehead is wider than the cheekbones, which are wider than a narrow, often pointed jawline. A prominent chin is common.
- Diamond: Cheekbone width is the widest part. Forehead and jawline are narrower and roughly equal in width. The chin is often pointed.
- Triangle: Jawline is the widest part, with the face tapering upwards to a narrower forehead.
Disclaimer
This calculator is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Face shape determination can be subjective, and actual results may vary. It's best used as a guide, and personal preference should always be the primary factor in making style decisions.
function calculateFaceShape() {
var foreheadWidth = parseFloat(document.getElementById("foreheadWidth").value);
var cheekboneWidth = parseFloat(document.getElementById("cheekboneWidth").value);
var jawlineWidth = parseFloat(document.getElementById("jawlineWidth").value);
var faceLength = parseFloat(document.getElementById("faceLength").value);
var jawlineShape = document.getElementById("jawlineShape").value;
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
resultDiv.innerHTML = ""; // Clear previous result
// Input validation
if (isNaN(foreheadWidth) || isNaN(cheekboneWidth) || isNaN(jawlineWidth) || isNaN(faceLength) ||
foreheadWidth <= 0 || cheekboneWidth <= 0 || jawlineWidth <= 0 || faceLength <= 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "
Please enter valid positive numbers for all measurements.";
return;
}
var faceShape = "";
var explanation = "";
// — Simplified Logic —
// This logic prioritizes dominant dimensions and jawline shape.
// Real-world face shape analysis can be more complex and subjective.
var widthRatio = Math.max(foreheadWidth, cheekboneWidth, jawlineWidth);
var lengthIsDominant = faceLength > widthRatio * 1.2; // Length significantly longer than widest width
var widthIsDominant = widthRatio > faceLength * 1.1; // Width significantly wider than length
if (jawlineShape === "square") {
if (Math.abs(foreheadWidth – cheekboneWidth) < 1.0 && Math.abs(cheekboneWidth – jawlineWidth) < 1.0 && Math.abs(foreheadWidth – jawlineWidth) < 1.0) {
faceShape = "Square";
explanation = "Your forehead, cheekbones, and jawline are roughly equal in width, and you have a distinct, angular jawline.";
} else if (lengthIsDominant && Math.abs(foreheadWidth – jawlineWidth) < 1.5) {
faceShape = "Rectangle";
explanation = "Your face is longer than it is wide, with a strong, angular jawline. Your forehead, cheekbones, and jawline are similar in width.";
} else {
faceShape = "Square/Rectangle";
explanation = "You have strong angular features, likely with a prominent jawline. Your width and length measurements are relatively balanced or length-dominant.";
}
} else if (jawlineShape === "round" || jawlineShape === "curved") {
if (Math.abs(faceLength – cheekboneWidth) foreheadWidth && cheekboneWidth > jawlineWidth) {
faceShape = "Round";
explanation = "Your face length and cheekbone width are similar, and your jawline is soft and curved. Your widest point is at the cheekbones.";
} else if (lengthIsDominant && cheekboneWidth > foreheadWidth && cheekboneWidth > jawlineWidth) {
faceShape = "Oval";
explanation = "Your face is longer than it is wide, with soft curves. Your cheekbones are the widest point, and your jawline is gently rounded.";
}
else if (widthIsDominant && cheekboneWidth > foreheadWidth && cheekboneWidth > jawlineWidth){
faceShape = "Round/Oval";
explanation = "Your face has soft, curved features, possibly widest at the cheekbones. The balance between length and width leans towards roundness or oval.";
}
else {
faceShape = "Round/Oval";
explanation = "You have soft, curved facial features. Your face is likely balanced in width and length or slightly longer.";
}
} else if (jawlineShape === "pointed") {
if (foreheadWidth > cheekboneWidth && cheekboneWidth > jawlineWidth && foreheadWidth > jawlineWidth * 1.2) {
faceShape = "Heart";
explanation = "Your forehead is wider than your cheekbones, which are wider than your narrow, pointed jawline and chin.";
} else if (cheekboneWidth > foreheadWidth && cheekboneWidth > jawlineWidth && jawlineWidth foreheadWidth && jawlineWidth > cheekboneWidth) {
faceShape = "Triangle";
explanation = "Your jawline is the widest part of your face, tapering upwards towards a narrower forehead.";
}
else {
faceShape = "Pointed Jawline Features";
explanation = "You have a distinct pointed jawline, suggesting features common in Heart, Diamond, or Triangle shapes. Further analysis of other proportions is needed.";
}
}
// Default case or fallback if none of the above conditions are strongly met
if (!faceShape) {
if (lengthIsDominant) {
faceShape = "Rectangle/Oval";
explanation = "Your face is noticeably longer than it is wide. Check if your jawline is angular (Rectangle) or softer (Oval).";
} else if (widthIsDominant) {
faceShape = "Round/Square";
explanation = "Your face is wider than it is long. Consider if your features are more soft and curved (Round) or angular (Square).";
} else {
faceShape = "Balanced";
explanation = "Your facial measurements are relatively balanced in length and width. Consider your jawline shape for a more specific classification.";
}
}
resultDiv.innerHTML =
"
Your Suggested Face Shape:
" +
"
" + faceShape + "" +
"
" + explanation + "
";
}