Carhartt vs Under Armour: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Carhartt L is closest to an Under Armour XL (the same around).
Tees
Carhartt tees measure about 3½″ more around than Under Armour at the same size. A Carhartt L is closest to an Under Armour XL (the same around).
| Carhartt | Chest · length | Closest Under Armour | Chest · length | Under Armour is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carhartt S | 41¼″ · 28″ | Under Armour S | 40″ · 28¾″ | 1¼″ snugger |
| Carhartt M | 45″ · 28½″ | Under Armour L | 46″ · 29¾″ | 1″ roomier |
| Carhartt L | 49″ · 29″ | Under Armour XL | 49″ · 30¾″ | the same around |
| Carhartt XL | 53″ · 30″ | Under Armour XXL | 52″ · 31¾″ | 1″ snugger |
| Carhartt XXL | 56¾″ · 31″ | Under Armour 3XL | 55″ · 32¾″ | 1¾″ snugger |
| Carhartt 3XL | 60¾″ · 32″ | none close |
From Carhartt: Carhartt Workwear Pocket Short Sleeve T-Shirt (K87). From Under Armour: Under Armour Team Tech Tee (1376842), Under Armour Athletic 2.0 Tee (1383264). Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
More: Carhartt sizing · Under Armour 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.