International conversions Nov 19, 2026 3 min read
Belt Size Conversion: US to EU
US belt size = pant waist + 2 inches. EU belt size = total length in cm at middle hole. US 36 = EU 90.
The Chart
| US Belt | EU (cm) | Pant Waist (US) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | 70 | 26 |
| 30 | 75 | 28 |
| 32 | 80 | 30 |
| 34 | 85 | 32 |
| 36 | 90 | 34 |
| 38 | 95 | 36 |
| 40 | 100 | 38 |
| 42 | 105 | 40 |
| 44 | 110 | 42 |
| 46 | 115 | 44 |
FAQs
Should I add 2 inches to my pant size?
Yes for traditional 5-hole leather belts. The middle hole sits at pant waist + 2. For elastic or stretch belts, true to pant waist.
EU sizing — total belt length or buckle to hole?
Total length minus buckle, measured from end-of-strap to middle hole. Italian belts often label both length (90cm) and a letter size.
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