Carhartt vs Next Level: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Carhartt L is closest to a Next Level XL (2″ snugger). In long sleeves, a Carhartt L is closest to a Next Level XXL (1″ roomier).
Tees
Carhartt tees measure about 5½″ more around than Next Level at the same size. A Carhartt L is closest to a Next Level XL (2″ snugger).
| Carhartt | Chest · length | Closest Next Level | Chest · length | Next Level is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carhartt S | 41¼″ · 28″ | Next Level M | 40¼″ · 27¾″ | 1″ snugger |
| Carhartt M | 45″ · 28½″ | Next Level L | 43″ · 28¾″ | 2″ snugger |
| Carhartt L | 49″ · 29″ | Next Level XL | 47″ · 29¾″ | 2″ snugger |
| Carhartt XL | 53″ · 30″ | Next Level 3XL | 55″ · 31¾″ | 2″ roomier |
| Carhartt XXL | 56¾″ · 31″ | Next Level 3XL | 55″ · 31¾″ | 2″ snugger |
| Carhartt 3XL | 60¾″ · 32″ | none close |
From Carhartt: Carhartt Workwear Pocket Short Sleeve T-Shirt (K87). From Next Level: Next Level Cotton Tee (3600), Next Level CVC Tee (6210). Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
Long sleeves and layers
Carhartt long sleeves measure about 6¼″ more around than Next Level at the same size. A Carhartt L is closest to a Next Level XXL (1″ roomier).
| Carhartt | Chest · length | Closest Next Level | Chest · length | Next Level is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carhartt S | 41¼″ · 28″ | Next Level L | 42¼″ · 28¾″ | 1″ roomier |
| Carhartt M | 45″ · 28½″ | Next Level XL | 46″ · 29¾″ | 1″ roomier |
| Carhartt L | 49″ · 29″ | Next Level XXL | 50″ · 30¾″ | 1″ roomier |
| Carhartt XL | 53″ · 30″ | Next Level 3XL | 54″ · 31¾″ | 1″ roomier |
| Carhartt XXL | 56¾″ · 31″ | none close | ||
| Carhartt 3XL | 60¾″ · 32″ | none close |
From Carhartt: Carhartt Workwear Pocket Long Sleeve T-Shirt (K126). From Next Level: Next Level Cotton Long Sleeve Tee (3601). Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
More: Carhartt sizing · Next Level 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.