Bella+Canvas vs Carhartt: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Bella+Canvas L is closest to a Carhartt S (2″ snugger). In long sleeves, a Bella+Canvas L is closest to a Carhartt S (2″ snugger).
Tees
Carhartt tees measure about 6″ more around than Bella+Canvas at the same size. A Bella+Canvas L is closest to a Carhartt S (2″ snugger).
| Bella+Canvas | Chest · length | Closest Carhartt | Chest · length | Carhartt is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella+Canvas XS | 32¼″ · 26″ | none close | ||
| Bella+Canvas S | 35¼″ · 27″ | none close | ||
| Bella+Canvas M | 39¼″ · 27¾″ | Carhartt S | 41¼″ · 28″ | 2″ roomier |
| Bella+Canvas L | 43″ · 28¾″ | Carhartt S | 41¼″ · 28″ | 2″ snugger |
| Bella+Canvas XL | 47″ · 29¾″ | Carhartt M | 45″ · 28½″ | 2″ snugger |
| Bella+Canvas XXL | 51″ · 30¾″ | Carhartt L | 49″ · 29″ | 2″ snugger |
| Bella+Canvas 3XL | 55″ · 31¾″ | Carhartt XL | 53″ · 30″ | 2″ snugger |
From Bella+Canvas: Bella+Canvas Unisex Jersey Short Sleeve Tee (3001), Bella+Canvas Unisex Triblend Short Sleeve Tee (3413), Bella+Canvas Unisex Heather CVC Short Sleeve Tee (3001CVC). From Carhartt: Carhartt Workwear Pocket Short Sleeve T-Shirt (K87). Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
Long sleeves and layers
Carhartt long sleeves measure about 6″ more around than Bella+Canvas at the same size. A Bella+Canvas L is closest to a Carhartt S (2″ snugger).
| Bella+Canvas | Chest · length | Closest Carhartt | Chest · length | Carhartt is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella+Canvas XS | 32¼″ · 26″ | none close | ||
| Bella+Canvas S | 35¼″ · 27″ | none close | ||
| Bella+Canvas M | 39¼″ · 27¾″ | Carhartt S | 41¼″ · 28″ | 2″ roomier |
| Bella+Canvas L | 43″ · 28¾″ | Carhartt S | 41¼″ · 28″ | 2″ snugger |
| Bella+Canvas XL | 47″ · 29¾″ | Carhartt M | 45″ · 28½″ | 2″ snugger |
| Bella+Canvas XXL | 51″ · 30¾″ | Carhartt L | 49″ · 29″ | 2″ snugger |
| Bella+Canvas 3XL | 55″ · 31¾″ | Carhartt XL | 53″ · 30″ | 2″ snugger |
From Bella+Canvas: Bella+Canvas Unisex Jersey Long Sleeve Tee (3501). From Carhartt: Carhartt Workwear Pocket Long Sleeve T-Shirt (K126). Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
More: Bella+Canvas sizing · Carhartt sizing
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Garment measurements: the shirt itself, chest all the way around and length from shoulder to hem, from each brand's own chart or wholesale spec sheet, checked November 2026. Shirts with half or more cotton are shown as they come out of a dryer (about 2% less around and 4% shorter). Brands change their cuts, so check the shop's chart before you buy.