The Round Face Shape Guide
Written by the Know Your Face Shape team. Not yet reviewed by a licensed cosmetologist — we’re looking for one. If you are one and spot something wrong, tell us at hello@knowyourfaceshape.com and we’ll fix it and credit you.
What Is a Round Face Shape?
A round face is about as wide as it is long, with full cheeks, a soft jawline and no sharp corner at the jaw. The cheekbones and face length sit close to equal, which is what gives the outline its circular read.
How to Tell If You Have a Round Face
- 1
Compare length and width
If face length and cheekbone width come out within a few percent of each other, the face reads round rather than oval or oblong.
- 2
Look at the jawline
A round jawline curves continuously from ear to chin. If you can feel a distinct corner below the ear, check square as well.
- 3
Check the chin
Round faces end in a soft, short chin rather than a point. A pointed chin with these proportions points to heart instead.
Round Face Measurements
Typical range = our published prototype value ± one standard deviation, from the same rule set the detector runs on.
| Feature | What it is | Typical for round |
|---|---|---|
| Face length ratio | face length ÷ cheekbone width | 0.93 – 1.17 |
| Forehead ratio | forehead width ÷ cheekbone width | 0.81 – 0.95 |
| Jaw ratio | jaw width ÷ cheekbone width | 0.78 – 0.92 |
| Jaw angle | angle at the jaw corner | 124° – 140° |
| Chin taper | chin width ÷ jaw width | 0.47 – 0.63 |
Best Glasses for a Round Face
Angular frames add the straight lines a round outline lacks; a strong top bar also draws the eye upward and lengthens the face visually.
- Square
- Rectangle
- Cat-Eye
- Browline