Belt Size Guide

Belt size is the length in cm from the tip of the buckle pin to the middle hole. You get the same number by measuring round the waistband where you wear the belt.

Know your size? See Dark Brown Leather Belt or Business Black Leather Belt.

Punching a hole in a brown leather belt with a brass buckle on a hand press — The holes are punched by hand once we know your size, so the middle hole sits exactly where you measured.

1. Measure a belt you already own

Lay the belt flat. Measure from the tip of the buckle pin to the hole you use most. Don't start at the leather fold, and leave out the tip beyond the last hole. The number in cm is your size.

A belt laid flat with a tape measuring from the tip of the buckle pin to the middle of five holes. — Start at the tip of the buckle pin, not at the leather fold.

Measuring in inches? Multiply by 2.54 to get cm.

2. Measure where the belt will sit

No belt to measure? Lay a tape flat round the waistband, over the trousers you would normally wear, where the belt will sit. Don't pull it tight. The number in cm is your size. There is nothing to add.

A tape measure held flat round the waistband of low-rise jeans, at hip level. — Low on the hip.

The same measurement on high-waisted jeans, with the tape several centimetres further up. — High on the waist.

Height matters more than precision. On high-waisted trousers the belt line sits several centimetres above that of low-rise ones, which can mean a size or two. Measure where you actually wear the belt.

Between two sizes

Go up a size. A belt worn one hole in from the end looks better than one pulled to its last hole.

Common belt-size questions

Is belt size the same as trouser size?

No. Trouser sizes vary between brands. Measure a belt that fits, or measure round the waistband.

How do I choose a women's belt size?

The same way as for men: measure where you wear the belt. At the waist the number is often different from at the hip.

What size belt do I need?

The number you measure in cm, for women and men alike. Every belt size is a whole centimetre.

The sizes we make

Every belt is made to order, in whole cm from 60 to 120. On the product page you pick a size or type your own number.

Choosing your width: 35 mm vs 40 mm

Not sure about width? Measure the inside of your belt loops with a ruler.

Visual comparison of 35mm and 40mm handmade leather belts in jeans loops — Classic 35 mm (left) vs Wide 40 mm (right) shown on denim.

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.

35 mm, for jeans, chinos and suits: Dark Brown Leather Belt or Business Black Leather Belt.
40 mm, for jeans and workwear: Wide Dark Brown Leather Belt.
30 mm, with a metal tip, for jeans and chinos: Tipped Dark Brown Leather Belt.
25 mm, slim, for high-waisted trousers and dresses: Elegant Black Leather Belt.

Still not sure

Send us your measurement, from a belt or the waistband, and we'll tell you which size to order. Email hello@ursaleather.com.

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