There is no formal definition, but at Beardbrand, we consider any beard over six inches in length to be a long beard. ... For a vast majority of men, beard hairs will grow at a rate of a half-an-inch per month or six inches per year. Once you get past that yeard mark, it's safe to say that you have a long beard.

Is a 3 inch beard long?

Medium Length Beards (3-8 inches)

This stage is where most men begin to see their true bearded character. The facial hair really begins to take shape during this stage of growth, and some men will find they have unruly hairs they want to shape, trim and tame.

How long is the average beard?

Studies show that the average beard, if left untrimmed, will grow to 3-feet long. It's highly doubtful that it will grow any longer than that because the growth stage of a beard (anagen, which we'll discuss in a bit) only lasts so long.