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Sizing units, country by country
| Country | Common unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Inches | Even-inch sizing, +2 rule from pant size |
| Canada | Inches | Follows the US convention closely |
| United Kingdom | Inches | Follows the US convention closely |
| Ireland | Inches | Follows the UK convention |
| Australia | Inches | Follows the UK/US convention |
| New Zealand | Inches | Follows the Australian convention |
| India | Inches | Most retailers use inch-based sizing |
| France | Centimetres | 5cm step sizing common |
| Germany | Centimetres | Follows the broader EU convention |
| Italy | Centimetres | Follows the broader EU convention |
| Spain | Centimetres | Follows the broader EU convention |
| Brazil | Centimetres | Closest fit is the EU centimetre system |
| Mexico | Inches or cm | Varies by retailer; both conventions common |
| China | Centimetres | Closest fit is the EU centimetre system |
| Japan | Centimetres | Centimetre sizing standard |
| South Korea | Centimetres | Centimetre sizing standard |
| Philippines | Inches | Commonly follows the US convention |
Many countries don't maintain one single official standard and instead follow whichever convention their retailers stock most — treat this table as the closest general match, not a guaranteed rule for every brand.
Questions
Country sizing FAQs
The US, UK, Canada, Australia and several other English-speaking and Commonwealth markets typically size belts in inches.
Most of continental Europe, along with many Asian and Latin American markets, size belts in centimetres, usually in 5cm steps.
No — sizing is set by individual manufacturers and regional retail conventions rather than one global authority.
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