Carhartt vs Nike: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Carhartt L is closest to a Nike XL (¾″ snugger).
Tees
Carhartt tees measure about 4½″ more around than Nike at the same size. A Carhartt L is closest to a Nike XL (¾″ snugger).
| Carhartt | Chest · length | Closest Nike | Chest · length | Nike is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carhartt S | 41¼″ · 28″ | Nike M | 40½″ · 27½″ | ½″ snugger |
| Carhartt M | 45″ · 28½″ | Nike L | 44¼″ · 28¾″ | ¾″ snugger |
| Carhartt L | 49″ · 29″ | Nike XL | 48¼″ · 29½″ | ¾″ snugger |
| Carhartt XL | 53″ · 30″ | Nike XXL | 52″ · 30¼″ | 1″ snugger |
| Carhartt XXL | 56¾″ · 31″ | Nike 3XL | 56″ · 31″ | ¾″ snugger |
| Carhartt 3XL | 60¾″ · 32″ | none close |
From Carhartt: Carhartt Workwear Pocket Short Sleeve T-Shirt (K87). From Nike: Nike Team rLegend Tee, Nike Legend Tee, Nike Core Cotton Tee. 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.