The PSL scale, explained
PSL is the 1–8 attractiveness scale from looksmaxxing forums. Here is the full chart, what every tier means, how rare each one is, how it converts to 1–10, and the ratios raters judge by.
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The PSL scale chart
Eight points, centred on 4. Each step up is about one standard deviation, which is why 6 and above are so rare.
| PSL | Tier | How rare |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | PSL GodThe theoretical ceiling. Forums say almost nobody is a true 8; it is the reference point for a flawless face. | Fewer than 1 in 30,000 |
| 7 | Chad / StacyModel tier: strong bone structure, a compact midface, an excellent eye area and features that work together. | About 1 in 750 |
| 6 | Chadlite / StacyliteClearly attractive, with one or two features holding them back from a 7. | About 1 in 45 |
| 5 | High-tier normieHTNGood-looking in everyday life. Balanced features, a clear jawline and a face that photographs well. | About the top 16% |
| 4 | Mid-tier normieMTNThe middle of the curve: no standout flaws and no standout features. Most people sit here. | About 4 in 10 people |
| 3 | Low-tier normieLTNBelow the middle, usually because of one or two weaker areas, such as a soft jaw or a long midface. | About the bottom 16% |
| 2 | Below 3Several features well away from the ideal ranges at once. Forums use harsher words for this band; we do not. | About 2 in 100 |
| 1 | Below 2The floor of the scale. In practice it is mostly used as an insult on the forums, not as a rating. | Fewer than 1 in 700 |
What PSL means
PSL stands for PUAhate, SlutHate and Lookism, three forums where users rated faces. The rating scale they shared outlived the first two sites and is now used across looksmaxxing communities, Reddit and TikTok.
Unlike a casual 1–10, the PSL scale is deliberately harsh. 4 is the average person you pass in the street, 5 is someone most people would call good-looking, and anything above 6 is model territory.
A rating is about the face, mainly its bone structure and how the features fit together, rather than style, body or personality.
What raters look at
PSL ratings lean on a handful of measurable traits. These are the ones our PSL test measures from a photo.
- Eye area
- Positive canthal tilt, little upper-eyelid exposure and well-set brows. Often weighted the most.
- Midface
- A compact midface, with the distance between the pupils close to the height from pupils to lip.
- Jaw and chin
- A wide jaw with defined corners and a chin about twice the height of the philtrum.
- Width
- A high facial width-to-height ratio (FWHR) from prominent cheekbones.
- Harmony and symmetry
- Balanced thirds and two halves that mirror each other. No single feature pulls the eye.
PSL to 1–10
A rough conversion between PSL and the everyday 1–10 scale.
| Tier | PSL | On 1–10 |
|---|---|---|
| PSL God | 8 | 10 |
| Chad / Stacy | 7 | 9 |
| Chadlite / Stacylite | 6 | 8 |
| HTN | 5 | 6.5 |
| MTN | 4 | 5 |
| LTN | 3 | 4 |
| Below 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Below 2 | 1 | 1–2 |
Terms you will see
- HTN, MTN, LTN
- High-, mid- and low-tier normie: PSL 5, 4 and 3.
- Chadlite, Stacylite
- PSL 6. Clearly attractive, a step below model tier.
- Chad, Stacy
- PSL 7. Model-tier men and women.
- PSL God
- PSL 8, the theoretical ceiling.
- Looksmaxxing
- Trying to improve your looks, from skincare and haircuts to fitness.
- Mogging
- Looking clearly better than someone next to you.
- Hunter eyes
- Deep-set eyes with a positive canthal tilt and little upper-lid show.
- Canthal tilt
- The angle from the inner to the outer eye corner.
- FWHR
- Facial width-to-height ratio: cheekbone width over brow-to-lip height.
- Halo effect
- One standout feature lifting how the whole face is rated.
Read it with care
The scale grew up in forums tied to incel and blackpill culture, where ratings are often meant to wound. A stranger’s number, or ours, says nothing about your worth.
Attraction in real life depends on expression, voice, style, confidence and who is looking. No 1–8 number captures that.
If rating yourself is making you feel worse, step away from it. Talking to someone you trust helps more than another rating.
Questions
What is the PSL scale?
The PSL scale is a 1–8 rating of facial attractiveness from looksmaxxing forums. It is centred on 4 (average), with 5 for high-tier normies, 6 for Chadlite or Stacylite, 7 for Chad or Stacy and 8 as the theoretical ceiling.
What is a good PSL rating?
A 5 (high-tier normie) is good-looking by everyday standards and beats about 84% of people on the scale’s curve. A 6 is top 2–3%, and 7 or more is model tier.
What PSL is average?
4, mid-tier normie. Most people fall between 3.5 and 4.5.
How does PSL compare to a 1–10 rating?
Roughly: PSL 4 is a 5 out of 10, PSL 5 is about 6.5, PSL 6 is an 8, PSL 7 is a 9 and PSL 8 is a 10.
What do HTN, MTN and LTN mean?
High-tier normie (PSL 5), mid-tier normie (PSL 4) and low-tier normie (PSL 3). Normie here just means a face that is not model tier.
Is there a free PSL scale test?
Yes. Our PSL score test measures eight facial ratios from one photo in your browser and places you on the 1–8 scale, free and without sign-up.
Does the PSL scale apply to women?
Yes. The same 1–8 scale is used; the tier names come in pairs, such as Stacylite for Chadlite and Stacy for Chad.
Where do you sit on the scale?
Upload one front-facing photo. The PSL test measures eight ratios and shows your rating with the working.
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