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Leather Belt Size Guide
Measure an existing belt, not your trousers. The exact method, plus a conversion table.
Belt sizing errors are the single most common leather return, and they are entirely avoidable.
Measure buckle-fold to worn hole
Lay a belt you already wear flat and measure from the fold at the buckle to the hole you use.
Do not use trouser size
Trouser sizing is inconsistent and ignores where you actually wear the belt.
Round up, not down
If you fall between sizes, take the larger — extra tail can be trimmed by any cobbler.
Definitions
- Centre hole
- The middle of five holes, used as the nominal belt size.
Supporting attributes
- Holes
- 5, spaced 25 mm apart
- Measurement point
- Buckle fold to worn hole
- Typical uplift over trouser size
- +5 cm / +2 inches
| Trouser waist | Belt size | Measured length (fold to centre hole) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 in | 32 | 81 cm |
| 32 in | 34 | 86 cm |
| 34 in | 36 | 91 cm |
| 36 in | 38 | 96 cm |
| 38 in | 40 | 101 cm |
| 40 in | 42 | 107 cm |
Entity relationships
- Leather Belts
- Leather Thickness
Frequently asked questions
Buying advice
Send us the measurement in centimetres and we will confirm the size before dispatch.
Summary
Two minutes with a tape measure prevents the most common leather return there is.
Visual references
- Measuring diagram with tape on a flat belt
