Replacement turntable belts and record player drive belts for belt-drive turntables. If your platter turns slowly, speeds up and slows down, or won't turn at all while the motor runs, a stretched or broken drive belt is the most common cause.

Crosley record player belts by model

Crosley is the most searched record player brand for replacement belts. Our Crosley belts are listed by model number, so look for your model in the product title. Model numbers usually start with CR and are printed on a label under the player. See all Crosley turntable belts.

Universal turntable belts

For other brands, our flat rubber drive belts come in 4mm and 5mm widths. Match the width of your old belt, and match its length as closely as you can.

How to size a replacement turntable belt

• Width: Measure the width of the old belt or the groove it rides in.
• Length: An old belt is usually stretched, so don't measure it directly. Run a piece of string around the same path the belt takes, around the motor pulley and the platter or sub-platter, and measure the string.
• Shape: Most modern belt-drive turntables use a flat belt. Some older players use a square or round belt.

Installing the belt

On most players, you remove the platter mat, fit the belt around the platter rim or sub-platter, then use a ribbon or thin strap to pull it over the motor pulley through the access hole in the platter. Clean the pulley and platter rim with isopropyl alcohol first so the new belt grips.

Turntable belt FAQ

How do I know my turntable belt needs replacing?
The platter runs slow, drifts in speed, slips when you start a record, or doesn't turn while the motor hums. A belt that looks shiny, cracked or loose when you lift it off is worn out.

What does "folded length" mean?
Many universal belts are sized by laying the belt flat and folding it in half. Multiply the folded length by 2 to get the full loop.

Can I use a slightly shorter belt?
A belt a little shorter than the measured path gives tension, which is what you want. Too short and it strains the motor; too long and it slips.

How often should a turntable belt be replaced?
There's no fixed schedule. Replace it when the speed drifts or the rubber feels hard, cracked or stretched.

Can't find your model?
Use our free belt matching. Send your brand, model and a photo and we'll tell you what to order.

Also see our record player parts, cassette and tape deck belts and radio dial belts. Questions about fit? Email sales@bigriverhardware.com.