Most belts are normally measured from where the belt leather folds at the buckle end to the middle hole at the tip end and are usually stamped on the back of the belt with the size example 32, 34, 36 etc. Many women's belts are marked with a letter such as XS, S, M, L, or XL in general, those sizes would be: Womens Size Scale XS = 24" - 26" S = 28" - 30" M = 32" - 34" L= 36" - 38" XL = 38" - 40".

For most belts you would want to choose your belt approximately 2" larger than your waist measurement, of course we would suggest that you measure your waist at the level where you would wear your belt. The best general rule of thumb is that you should buy your belt 2" larger than your waist - pants size, but you should never hesitate to ask questions when in doubt.