The Dating Standards Calculator (also known as the Delusion Calculator or Keeper.ai Calculator) uses US Census data to calculate what percentage of the population meets your dating criteria.

It multiplies the percentages for each criterion to show your realistic dating pool size.

The calculator went viral because it revealed how quickly dating pools shrink when multiple criteria are combined.

The 6-6-6 standard (6 feet tall, 6-figure income, 6-pack abs) was shown to represent less than 1% of men.

Generally, standards that include 10-50% of the population are considered selective but achievable.

Standards under 1% are extremely rare.

However, realistic depends on your priorities.

The calculator uses real demographic data from the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and CDC.

However, it assumes criteria are independent and cannot capture intangible factors like personality and chemistry.

The 6-6-6 standard refers to wanting a partner who is 6 feet tall, earns 6 figures ($100K+), and has a 6-pack (very fit).

This combination represents less than 1% of men in the US.

Focus on which criteria truly matter for long-term compatibility.

Relaxing one or two less important criteria can dramatically expand your dating pool while still finding compatible partners.