Carhartt vs Hanes: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Carhartt L is closest to a Hanes XL (2″ snugger).
Tees
Carhartt tees measure about 6″ more around than Hanes at the same size. A Carhartt L is closest to a Hanes XL (2″ snugger).
| Carhartt | Chest · length | Closest Hanes | Chest · length | Hanes is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carhartt S | 41¼″ · 28″ | Hanes M | 39¼″ · 27¾″ | 2″ snugger |
| Carhartt M | 45″ · 28½″ | Hanes L | 43″ · 28¾″ | 2″ snugger |
| Carhartt L | 49″ · 29″ | Hanes XL | 47″ · 29¾″ | 2″ snugger |
| Carhartt XL | 53″ · 30″ | Hanes 3XL | 55″ · 32¾″ | 2″ roomier |
| Carhartt XXL | 56¾″ · 31″ | Hanes 3XL | 55″ · 32¾″ | 2″ snugger |
| Carhartt 3XL | 60¾″ · 32″ | none close |
From Carhartt: Carhartt Workwear Pocket Short Sleeve T-Shirt (K87). From Hanes: Hanes Beefy-T (5180), Hanes Essential-T (5280), Hanes Authentic T-Shirt (5250), Hanes Perfect-T (4980). Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
More: Carhartt sizing · Hanes 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.