Carhartt vs J.Crew: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Carhartt L is closest to a J.Crew XXL (½″ roomier). In long sleeves, a Carhartt L is closest to a J.Crew XXL (¾″ roomier).
Tees
Carhartt tees measure about 5½″ more around than J.Crew at the same size. A Carhartt L is closest to a J.Crew XXL (½″ roomier).
| Carhartt | Chest · length | Closest J.Crew | Chest · length | J.Crew is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carhartt S | 41¼″ · 28″ | J.Crew M | 40¾″ · 26¾″ | ½″ snugger |
| Carhartt M | 45″ · 28½″ | J.Crew L | 43½″ · 27¾″ | 1½″ snugger |
| Carhartt L | 49″ · 29″ | J.Crew XXL | 49½″ · 29¼″ | ½″ roomier |
| Carhartt XL | 53″ · 30″ | none close | ||
| Carhartt XXL | 56¾″ · 31″ | none close | ||
| Carhartt 3XL | 60¾″ · 32″ | none close |
From Carhartt: Carhartt Workwear Pocket Short Sleeve T-Shirt (K87). From J.Crew: J.Crew Broken-in T-Shirt, J.Crew Broken-in Pocket T-Shirt, J.Crew Vintage-wash Cotton Pocket T-shirt, J.Crew Wallace & Barnes 1950s-fit T-shirt. Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
Long sleeves and layers
Carhartt long sleeves measure about 5¼″ more around than J.Crew at the same size. A Carhartt L is closest to a J.Crew XXL (¾″ roomier).
| Carhartt | Chest · length | Closest J.Crew | Chest · length | J.Crew is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carhartt S | 41¼″ · 28″ | J.Crew M | 41″ · 26¾″ | the same around |
| Carhartt M | 45″ · 28½″ | J.Crew L | 43¾″ · 28″ | 1¼″ snugger |
| Carhartt L | 49″ · 29″ | J.Crew XXL | 49¾″ · 29½″ | ¾″ roomier |
| Carhartt XL | 53″ · 30″ | none close | ||
| Carhartt XXL | 56¾″ · 31″ | none close | ||
| Carhartt 3XL | 60¾″ · 32″ | none close |
From Carhartt: Carhartt Workwear Pocket Long Sleeve T-Shirt (K126). From J.Crew: J.Crew Long-sleeve Washed Piqué Polo Shirt, J.Crew Wallace & Barnes Heritage-weight Cotton Long-sleeve T-shirt, J.Crew Summit Midweight Thermal-knit Henley, J.Crew Summerweight Waffle-knit Cotton Henley. 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.