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Belt Size Chart: Pants Waist to Belt Size

Quick answer

Your belt size is usually 2 inches larger than your pants size: a 34 in waist wears a size 36 belt. Measure from the buckle fold to the hole you use most.

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Pants to belt size

Pants to belt size
Pants waist (in)Belt size (in)Belt length (cm)
283076
303281
323486
343691
363897
3840102
4042107
4244112
4446117

How to measure

  1. Lay an existing belt flat.
  2. Measure from the buckle fold to the center hole.
  3. Match it to the chart.

See the men's clothing size chart for pants waist sizes.

Frequently asked questions

What belt size for a 32 waist?
Size 34.
Are belts measured with the buckle?
No, from the buckle fold to the center hole.
Do women's belts follow the same rule?
Often S/M/L; measure in the same way.

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