Belt sizing guide
How to Order Your New Belt
The most accurate way to order the right size is to measure a belt you already own that fits well. This page walks you through the steps and common sizing scenarios.
What you are ordering:
Your belt size is the measurement (in inches) from the fold at the buckle to the hole you use most on a belt that already fits you well.
Step-by-Step: Measure a Belt That Fits
- Grab your best-fitting belt. Choose a belt you wear comfortably on the same part of your body you plan to wear your new belt (waist vs hips).
- Lay it flat on a table. Pull it straight so it is not curved or bunched up.
- Find the fold. This is the crease where the leather wraps around the buckle. Start your measurement at that fold, not the end of the buckle.
- Measure to the hole you use most. Measure in a straight line from the fold to the hole that shows the most wear or the hole you typically use.
- Order that number in inches. That measurement is your belt size and corresponds to the center hole on your new belt.
Example:
If the distance from the fold to your most-used hole is 36 inches, you would order a 36 inch belt.
No Belt to Measure? Use This Backup Method
If you do not have a belt that fits well, you can still get close using a tape measure and a simple rule of thumb.
- Measure where you will wear the belt. Wrap a soft tape measure through your belt loops (or around your waist/hips at the same height) and take the snug measurement.
- Compare to pants size (+2 inches). As a quick starting point, use your pants size plus 2 inches (example: 34 inch pants → 36 inch belt).
- If you are between sizes, size up. Choosing the larger size usually gives you more adjustment flexibility.
Common Fit Notes
- Waist vs hips matters. A belt worn higher on the waist often measures differently than one worn lower on the hips. Measure the way you actually wear it.
- Thicker leather can feel snugger. Heavier leather can sit differently through belt loops. If you are unsure between two sizes, sizing up is usually safest.
- Gifts: If you are buying for someone else, the best method is still measuring their current belt from fold to their most-used hole.
Still not sure?
Send your measurement and a quick note about how you wear your belt (waist or hips). We can help you choose the best size.