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Nose width has a big influence on facial balance because the nose sits right in the centre of the face. The classic guideline, used by artists and facial plastic surgeons, is that the width of the nose at the nostrils should be about the same as the distance between the eyes — the gap between the inner eye corners. That's part of the "rule of fifths", which divides the face across the eyes into five equal parts.
This free nose width ratio calculator checks your nose against that guideline and against the width of your face, and tells you whether your nose is narrow, slim, balanced, broad or wide.
The calculator runs Google's MediaPipe Face Mesh in your browser (your photo isn't uploaded) and places landmarks on the outer edges of your nostrils, the inner corners of your eyes and your cheekbones. It measures two ratios:
| Ratio | Formula | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Nose-to-face | Nose width ÷ face width at the cheekbones | About 0.275 |
| Nose-to-eye | Nose width ÷ distance between the inner eye corners | About 1.0 |
Each ratio is scored by how close it is to its target, and the two are averaged into a score out of 100.
| Score | Result |
|---|---|
| 86–100 | Ideal nose width |
| 70–85 | Well-proportioned |
| 54–69 | Slightly off |
| Below 54 | Wide or narrow |
Your nose type is based on the nose-to-face ratio:
| Nose-to-face ratio | Nose type |
|---|---|
| Under 0.22 | Narrow |
| 0.22–0.26 | Slim |
| 0.26–0.30 | Balanced |
| 0.30–0.34 | Broad |
| 0.34 and over | Wide |
Nose shape varies a great deal between people and populations. Research on human evolution suggests climate played a role — narrower noses are more common in populations from colder, drier climates and wider noses in warmer, more humid ones. That means a nose that's "broad" by a single numerical target can be completely typical, and very attractive, for someone's background. The targets here are general proportions, not a single correct nose.
It's also worth knowing that the guideline is about balance: a broader nose can look perfectly in proportion on a face with wider-set eyes or a wider face, which is exactly why this calculator compares your nose with both.
If your result says your nose is broad and you don't think it is, check how the photo was taken. A 2018 study in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery found that selfies taken about 30 cm from the face make the nose look around 30% wider than photos taken from 1.5 m away. Use the rear camera from arm's length or further, or ask someone to take the photo.
Nose exercises and nose-slimming clips don't change nose width.
The classic guideline is that the nose should be about as wide at the nostrils as the distance between the inner corners of the eyes. This calculator also targets a nose about 27.5% of the face's width at the cheekbones.
Compare its width with the gap between your eyes. If your nose is noticeably wider than that gap, it's broader than the classic guideline. This calculator measures both from a photo and classifies your nose from narrow to wide.
Because close-up cameras distort the centre of the face. A 2018 study found selfies taken about 30 cm away make the nose look around 30% wider than photos taken from 1.5 m away.
Not permanently. Contouring makeup can make it look slimmer, and taking photos from further away removes distortion, but exercises and clips don't change nose width.
Yes. It's free, needs no signup, and analyses your photo in your browser.