Bella+Canvas vs Nike: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Bella+Canvas L is closest to a Nike L (1¼″ roomier).
Tees
Nike tees measure about 1¼″ more around than Bella+Canvas at the same size. A Bella+Canvas L is closest to a Nike L (1¼″ roomier).
| Bella+Canvas | Chest · length | Closest Nike | Chest · length | Nike is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella+Canvas XS | 32¼″ · 26″ | Nike XS | 33¼″ · 26″ | 1″ roomier |
| Bella+Canvas S | 35¼″ · 27″ | Nike XS | 33¼″ · 26″ | 2″ snugger |
| Bella+Canvas M | 39¼″ · 27¾″ | Nike M | 40½″ · 27½″ | 1½″ roomier |
| Bella+Canvas L | 43″ · 28¾″ | Nike L | 44¼″ · 28¾″ | 1¼″ roomier |
| Bella+Canvas XL | 47″ · 29¾″ | Nike XL | 48¼″ · 29½″ | 1¼″ roomier |
| Bella+Canvas XXL | 51″ · 30¾″ | Nike XXL | 52″ · 30¼″ | 1″ roomier |
| Bella+Canvas 3XL | 55″ · 31¾″ | Nike 3XL | 56″ · 31″ | 1″ roomier |
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 Nike: Nike Team rLegend Tee, Nike Legend Tee, Nike Core Cotton Tee. Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
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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.