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LTN HTN chart: low, mid and high tier normie
An LTN HTN chart lays out the three middle rows of the PSL scale: LTN, MTN and HTN. The letters stand for low, mid and high tier normie, where "normie" means an ordinary person, not an insult. These rows cover most people on the scale, which makes them the most used labels in rating threads. This guide shows the LTN HTN chart, the meaning of each label, and how far to trust it.
The LTN HTN chart in numbers
| Label (men / women) | PSL range | Site 1–10 | Meaning on this site |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTN / LTB | 2.5 – 3.5 | 3.1 – 4.3 | Below average |
| MTN / MTB | 3.5 – 4.5 | 4.3 – 5.8 | Average |
| HTN / HTB | 4.5 – 5.5 | 5.8 – 7.1 | Clearly good-looking |
The ranges in this LTN HTN chart match the tier table on the home page and in the true eve chart guide. Other communities move the lines by half a point or more, so any LTN MTN HTN chart is a convention, not a measurement. TB is the female-coded counterpart to TN, which gives LTB, MTB and HTB.
What LTN and MTN mean in looksmaxxing
The LTN meaning is "low-tier normie," a rating just below the middle of the scale. It does not mean unattractive in everyday life. It means a rater placed the photo under the center of the chart. In looksmaxxing posts, MTN means "mid-tier normie," the band around 4, which this site treats as average. Under the bell-curve model on the home page, about two-thirds of results fall between 3 and 5, so the three rows of an LTN HTN chart together cover the majority.
Because the middle is so wide, small differences in light or angle can move a photo from one row to the next. A rater who gives MTN to one picture and HTN to another of the same person is not necessarily wrong.
HTN and the step above it on the LTN HTN chart
In looksmaxxing talk, HTN usually refers to the top of the middle group, a face the rater finds clearly good-looking. It is a positive label, and the next row up is chadlite. The gap between HTN and chadlite is the most debated edge on the scale, since it separates "good" from "very attractive" and depends on taste.
People also add letters to be more precise. HMTN is the high end of MTN, and LHTN is the low end of HTN. The extra letters look scientific, but they are still opinions about a photo. The sub 5 meaning entry explains how a number such as 5 can fall in two different rows depending on the scale.
How to read the LTN HTN chart without overreading it
Treat the chart as a translation table. When someone writes MTN, read it as "about average, according to this person." Ask what feature they based it on, because a label with no reason attached is mostly noise. An LTN HTN chart also ignores voice, humor, movement and style, which matter far more in daily life than a facial tier does.
For fairer comparisons, take photos at eye level in even light from the same distance. The how to take a photo for rating guide covers the setup. The looksmaxing scale article explains how the rows connect to the rest of the vocabulary.
Keeping the LTN HTN chart in perspective
Most people are in the middle rows by definition, and living there is normal. If a chart makes you feel behind, remember that it was built by forum users, not researchers. Scores are for curiosity and reference, not a verdict on you. If you notice yourself checking labels constantly or feeling distressed about your appearance, take a break and talk to someone you trust or a health professional. Avoid extreme methods such as bonesmashing, which injure people and have no evidence of working.
A PSL rating can show where one photo lands on this ladder and which features led there. Read the notes first and treat the row as a rough guide.
LTN HTN chart FAQ
What does LTN mean on an LTN HTN chart?
Low-tier normie, a rating below the middle of the PSL scale, roughly 2.5 to 3.5.
What does MTN mean in looksmaxxing?
Mid-tier normie, the average band around 4, roughly 3.5 to 4.5.
What does HTN mean?
High-tier normie, a clearly good-looking rating, roughly 4.5 to 5.5.
Is the LTN MTN HTN chart official?
No. It is a community convention and charts differ by half a point or more.
What is the female version of the LTN HTN chart?
LTB, MTB and HTB, which use the same numbers.
Can my tier change?
A different photo can change the label. Lighting, lens distance and expression all matter.