Carhartt vs Champion: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Carhartt L is closest to a Champion XL (1″ roomier).
Tees
Carhartt tees measure about 3″ more around than Champion at the same size. A Carhartt L is closest to a Champion XL (1″ roomier).
| Carhartt | Chest · length | Closest Champion | Chest · length | Champion is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carhartt S | 41¼″ · 28″ | Champion M | 42″ · 28¾″ | ¾″ roomier |
| Carhartt M | 45″ · 28½″ | Champion L | 46″ · 30¼″ | 1″ roomier |
| Carhartt L | 49″ · 29″ | Champion XL | 50″ · 31¼″ | 1″ roomier |
| Carhartt XL | 53″ · 30″ | Champion XXL | 54″ · 32¾″ | 1″ roomier |
| Carhartt XXL | 56¾″ · 31″ | Champion 3XL | 58″ · 33¾″ | 1¼″ roomier |
| Carhartt 3XL | 60¾″ · 32″ | none close |
From Carhartt: Carhartt Workwear Pocket Short Sleeve T-Shirt (K87). From Champion: Champion Classic T-Shirt (T425), Champion Heritage Jersey T-Shirt (T105). 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.