How to Choose the Right Belt Size
First, are you shopping for a Men'sor Women’sbelt?
Belt sizing varies between the two, so here’s how to get it right for each:
MEN’S BELT SIZING
Getting the right size can depend on your preferred tightness, how you wear your belt, and whether you carry gear. We offer two easy sizing methods:
MEASURE FOR A 100% PERFECT FIT
For the most accurate sizing, please watch our short Men's Belt Sizing Videoor read the directions below:
Measure a belt you already wear and lay your belt on a flat surface. Grab a measuring tape and measure from where the leather meets the buckle (not the tip of the buckle) to the hole your most comfortable in. Note the number of inches to that hole. The measurement will be the size belt you need to order for the perfect fit.
If you’re between sizes, we always recommend sizing up.
Example: If your belt measures 37" to your preferred hole, order a size 38.
QUICK FIT METHOD– Works 95% of the time
Order 2 belt sizes up from your most common pant size.
Our belt sizes are in even numbers (i.e. 36, 38, 40). If you wear size 36 pant, order a size 40 belt - two belt sizes up - for the best fit.
Wearing an odd-numbered pant size like a 31?
Round up one to the next even number (32), then going two belt sizes up - so you'd order a size 36 belt.
This method gives a reliable fit for most customers.
| Men's Pant Size | Recommended Men's Belt Size |
| 29-30 | 32-34 |
| 31-32 | 36 |
| 33-34 | 38 |
| 35-36 | 40 |
| 37-38 | 42 |
| 40 | 44 |
| 42 | 46 |
| 44 | 48 |
| 46 | 50 |
| 48 | 52 |
| 50 | 54 |
| 52 | 56 |
| 54 | 58 |
| 56 | 60 |
WOMEN’S BELT SIZING
For women’s belts, sizing depends on where you want the belt to sit—your natural waist or lower on the hips.
To find your best fit, we recommend measuring your current belt, please watch our short Women's Belt Sizing Videoor read the instructions below:
Measure a belt you already wear and like the fit of. Or, measure your waist at the spot where you plan to wear the belt.Then, match that number to our women’s sizing chart on the specific belts page to find your perfect size.
All of our Hanks belts are handmade, so slight variations in sizing may occur—but that will not affect the fit. Remember, we offer Free Exchanges, so if the size isn’t quite right, we’ll help you swap it out at no additional extra cost!
