Belt Size Guide
Belt sizes are in centimetres. Measure from the tip of the buckle pin to the middle hole. Choose the number that matches the belt you already wear, and you will have spare holes on either side.
1. Measure a belt you already own
This is the most accurate method because it starts with a belt you know fits. Lay the belt flat and unbuckled. Measure from the tip of the buckle pin (the metal pin that passes through the holes) to the hole you use most often. Do not start at the leather fold. Ignore the leather tip beyond the last hole. The result in centimetres is your size.
Measuring in inches? Multiply by 2.54 to get centimetres.
2. Measure where the belt will sit
No belt to measure? Put a tape round the waistband where you wear a belt, over the trousers you would normally have on, flat and snug but not pulled tight. Read it in centimetres. That number is your size.
There is nothing to add. We make the length from the tip of the buckle pin to the middle hole to match this measurement.
Where you measure matters more than how carefully you do it. A high-waisted cut puts the belt line several centimetres above a low-rise one, and on the same person that is a size or two, so measure at the height you actually wear a belt.
Between two sizes
Round up. The spare holes give you room, and a belt worn a hole in from the end sits better than one pulled to its last hole.
Common belt-size questions
Is belt size the same as trouser size?
No. Trouser sizing varies between brands and does not reliably give your belt size. Measure a belt that fits or measure around the waistband where you will wear it.
How do I choose a women's belt size?
Use the same method for women's and men's belts: measure at the height where you will wear it. A belt worn at the waist will often need a different size from one worn lower on the hips.
The sizes we make
Every belt is made to order at the size you pick, from 60 to 120 cm in whole centimetres. Each product page offers the common sizes as buttons, and a field for any exact number in between.
Choosing your width: 35 mm vs 40 mm
In addition to length, picking the right belt width ensures your belt sits cleanly in your trousers' loops.
Classic 35 mm (1.38″)
The all-around classic. Fits suit trousers, chinos, and jeans. If you want one versatile belt to wear with everything, choose 35 mm.
Wide 40 mm (1.57″)
A bolder, heavier strap built to fill denim and workwear loops. Provides extra presence, rugged feel, and support for casual wear.
Still not sure
Send us either the distance from the tip of the buckle pin to the hole you use or your waistband measurement, and we'll tell you which size to order. Email hello@ursaleather.com.