Harmony & facial ratios
Face Width to Height Ratio
1 min read · Updated October 4, 2026
Cheekbone width divided by the height from the brow line to the upper lip (fWHR).
What it is
Facial width-to-height ratio, usually written fWHR, compares how wide the face is across the cheekbones with how tall the upper face is. A higher value means a wider, shorter-looking face; a lower value means a narrower, longer one.
How it's measured
Width is the distance between the two cheek points. Height runs from the brow line down to the top of the upper lip, so the forehead and chin are not part of it. Both come from landmarks in a levelled frame.
How it's read
Values from about 1.7 to 2.1 cover most adult faces, with men a little higher on average. There is no single ideal: a wider ratio reads strong and masculine, a narrower one softer and more delicate. Ranges are set per sex.
What affects it
fWHR is sensitive to lens and distance. A close selfie on a wide-angle camera bulges the centre of the face and changes the ratio, so shoot from about 1.5 metres with a normal lens. Expression changes the height too: a big smile shortens the upper face.
For more detail, see the full guide: Facial width-to-height ratio.
Related measurements
In the same group: Bitemporal Width, Total Facial Width to Height Ratio and Cheekbone Height. The full list is on the Harmony overview.
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