Belt size chart
The rule of thumb: add two inches to your trouser waist. Here's the rest of the conversion.
Brands vary. These conversions follow the waist-plus-two-inches rule used by belt makers such as The British Belt Company. Another label can run half a size (or a whole size) different, so if the store publishes its own chart, trust that first. All sources
Belt size chart
| Waist (in) | Belt size (in) | Belt (cm) | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 30 | 75 | XS |
| 30 | 32 | 80 | S |
| 32 | 34 | 85 | S |
| 34 | 36 | 90 | M |
| 36 | 38 | 95 | M |
| 38 | 40 | 100 | L |
| 40 | 42 | 105 | L |
| 42 | 44 | 110 | XL |
| 44 | 46 | 115 | XL |
| 46 | 48 | 120 | XXL |
| 48 | 50 | 125 | XXL |
| 50 | 52 | 130 | 3XL |
Questions shoppers ask
How do I find my belt size?
Take your trouser waist size and add 2 inches: 34-inch jeans take a size 36 belt. The British Belt Company and most belt makers use this rule so the buckle lands on the middle hole.
How do I measure a belt I already own?
Lay it flat and measure from the end of the buckle (where the leather folds, not the buckle tip) to the hole you use most. That length in inches is your belt size.
What are European belt sizes?
European belts are sold by length in centimetres, usually in 5 cm steps: a size 36 belt is about 90 cm.
Do stretch belts follow the same rule?
No. Elastic belts stretch 2 to 4 inches, so buy your actual waist size rather than adding 2.