When ordering a belt, it’s important to distinguish between the belt size and the waist size. The measurements on our site are the belt sizes.

In general, a belt is 2″ longer than your waist size (so if your waist size is 34″, you need a belt size of 32″). Also, keep in mind the buckle you are using does play a role in the overall length of the belt. If you have a buckle that is 2″ long, you will need to calculate that into the measurement. Below is an example of how the belts are measured on our site: