Carhartt vs District: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Carhartt L is closest to a District XXL (the same around).
Tees
Carhartt tees measure about 6½″ more around than District at the same size. A Carhartt L is closest to a District XXL (the same around).
| Carhartt | Chest · length | Closest District | Chest · length | District is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carhartt S | 41¼″ · 28″ | District L | 42¼″ · 28¾″ | 1″ roomier |
| Carhartt M | 45″ · 28½″ | District XL | 46″ · 29¾″ | 1″ roomier |
| Carhartt L | 49″ · 29″ | District XXL | 49″ · 30¾″ | the same around |
| Carhartt XL | 53″ · 30″ | District 3XL | 53″ · 31¼″ | the same around |
| Carhartt XXL | 56¾″ · 31″ | none close | ||
| Carhartt 3XL | 60¾″ · 32″ | none close |
From Carhartt: Carhartt Workwear Pocket Short Sleeve T-Shirt (K87). From District: District Very Important Tee (DT6000), District The Concert Tee (DT5000), District Re-Tee (DT8000). 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.