Belt sizing

Belt size 85 (EU)

An EU 85 belt fits a 32 inch (81 cm) trouser waist. The belt measures 34 inches (86 cm) end to end, a size S.

34 in / 86 cm
EU 85 fits a 32 in (81 cm) waist. Full size across systems:
Size
S
Waist (in)
32
Belt (in)
34
Belt (cm)
86
EU number
85

Belt sizes near 85

Trouser waist, belt length in inches and centimetres, and the EU number around EU 85.
SizeWaist (in)Belt (in)Belt (cm)EU number
XS28307675
S30328180
S32348685
M34369190
M36389795

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A belt should be about two inches longer than the trouser waist it is worn with, so the buckle fastens on the middle hole rather than the last one. The EU number on a belt is close to its finished length in centimetres, rounded to the nearest labelled size.

For the full range, see the belt size chart, or measure your own belt with how to measure belt size.

Common questions

What waist fits an EU 85 belt?

An EU 85 belt fits a 32 inch (81 cm) trouser waist. The belt itself measures 34 inches (86 cm) end to end, which fastens on the middle hole for that waist.

What size belt should I buy for a 32 inch waist?

Buy a belt about two inches longer than the trouser waist. For a 32 inch waist that is a 34 inch belt, labelled EU 85 or size S.

How do I measure a belt I already own?

Lay it flat and measure from the fold at the buckle to the hole you fasten most often. That length in inches or centimetres matches a row in the chart above.

Last reviewed and updated on July 2, 2026. Conversion tables are checked against published international sizing standards.