Belt Size Chart
US rule of thumb: belt label ≈ waist +2 in (32 in waist → belt 34). Measure where the belt will sit—do not assume pants W equals belt size. Pair with a jeans / waist size chart if you only know your pant size.
Belt size finder
Enter waist where the belt sits. US casual belts often use waist +2 inches.
Popular waist → belt labels
- 28" waistTry belt 30
- 30" waistTry belt 32
- 32" waistTry belt 34
- 34" waistTry belt 36
- 36" waistTry belt 38
- 38" waistTry belt 40
Inches or cm? This chart uses inches. A metric tape works too—match the inch row (1 in ≈ 2.54 cm).
+2 inch rule disclaimer
US casual belts often label waist +2 in. EU brands may list total strap length in cm. Measure where the belt sits—not pants vanity W.
Waist → belt label
| Waist (in) | Try belt size | EU strap (cm / in) |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | 28 | 70–75 cm (~28–30 in) |
| 28 | 30 | 75–80 cm (~30–31 in) |
| 30 | 32 | 80–85 cm (~31–33 in) |
| 32 | 34 | 85–90 cm (~33–35 in) |
| 34 | 36 | 90–95 cm (~35–37 in) |
| 36 | 38 | 95–100 cm (~37–39 in) |
| 38 | 40 | 100–105 cm (~39–41 in) |
| 40 | 42 | 105–110 cm (~41–43 in) |
| 42 | 44 | 110–115 cm (~43–45 in) |
| 44 | 46 | 115–120 cm (~45–47 in) |
| 46 | 48 | 120–125 cm (~47–49 in) |
| 48 | 50 | 125–130 cm (~49–51 in) |
How to measure for a belt
- Stand normally in the pants you will wear with the belt.
- Wrap a soft tape at belt height—snug, not tight.
- Match inches on the chart (or use waist +2 for US casual labels).
- On the belt, prefer a middle hole when buckled.
