A quality belt can hold your clothes for years. To get the best out of a belt it is essential to determine its size correctly. Find out how to do it quickly and easily.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Measure a Belt
Step 1. Get a belt that fits you perfectly
Step 2. Lay it out on a flat surface, such as a table or the floor
Step 3. Get a tape measure or inch from a tailor
Step 4. Measure the belt from the base of the buckle to the center hole
Alternatively, measure it from the base of the buckle to the hole you use the most.
Step 5. Write down the measurements you have taken and use them to order a new belt
For example, if your measurements are 86 cm, ask for a matching belt.
- If you have decided to measure the belt down to the last available hole, add a few more centimeters to be able to possibly modify the belt in the future. A perfectly sized belt is normally fastened to the central hole.
- If you are using the first belt hole, consider purchasing one of a smaller size.
Method 2 of 2: Measure the Waist of the Pants
Step 1. Put on a pair of pants that you frequently wear with a belt
Step 2. Thread a tailor's inch through the trouser loops
Join the two ends of the centimeter where they meet.
Step 3. Inhale and exhale deeply
The centimeter should expand slightly.
Step 4. Check and verify that the centimeter is perfectly positioned in the center or in the lower part of the loops, and not displaced in the upper part
Step 5. Read the measurement in the mirror or mark where the two sides overlap with a safety pin
Remove the centimeter from the loops and note the measurement taken.
Step 6. Add 5 centimeters to the measured measurement
This is your ideal belt size. For example, if the centimeter measured 70cm, buy a 75cm belt.
Advice
- Using the sizes in use in the United States, usually the size of the men's trousers is one size smaller than the corresponding belt size, for example a pair of jeans measuring 36 inches at the waist will need a 38 inch belt.
- Convert the measurement from inches to centimeters by multiplying the size by 2.54.
