A size 30" would typically mean that the belt is 30" from the point at which the leather starts to the centre hole. (Due to the type of leather, the size and many other factors this distance may vary by half an inch or so.)
What size should I order?...
There are a few simple, often overlooked, things to consider before purchasing a belt:
- Belts go on top of clothes. So if you are a size 30" waist don't assume a 30" belt will fit.
- There is no point in measuring your waist if you are going to wear the belt on your hips. This is a completely different size.
- Clothing sizes such as 6, 8, 10... aren't an exact indication of the size belt you'll need. People come in all shapes and sizes.
The best thing to do is to measure around the point at which you will be wearing a belt. E.g around your waist or through belt loops on jeans as you would a belt and order the size corresponding to this measurement.
(If you don't have a tape measure you can use a piece of string, then measure the string with a ruler after.)
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Ladies
If your belt will be worn on your hips then the following is a rough guide to what you should order.
| UK Size |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
Waist Measurement
(inches) |
23 |
25 |
27 |
29 |
31 |
33 |
Hip Measurements
(inches) |
33 |
35 |
37 |
39 |
41 |
43 |
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| Belt Size |
32" |
34" (M) |
36" |
38" (L) |
40" |
42"(XL) |
Gents
On average gents should add an extra 3 or 4 inches minimum on top of their waist size to get their belt size, but this is only a rough guide. Please follow instructions at the top of this page to ensure your item fits. |
