Carhartt vs Uniqlo: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Carhartt L is closest to a Uniqlo XL (1″ snugger). In long sleeves, a Carhartt L is closest to a Uniqlo XL (1½″ roomier).
Tees
Carhartt tees measure about 4½″ more around than Uniqlo at the same size. A Carhartt L is closest to a Uniqlo XL (1″ snugger).
| Carhartt | Chest · length | Closest Uniqlo | Chest · length | Uniqlo is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carhartt S | 41¼″ · 28″ | Uniqlo M | 41¾″ · 27¼″ | ½″ roomier |
| Carhartt M | 45″ · 28½″ | Uniqlo L | 44½″ · 28¼″ | ½″ snugger |
| Carhartt L | 49″ · 29″ | Uniqlo XL | 48″ · 29″ | 1″ snugger |
| Carhartt XL | 53″ · 30″ | Uniqlo 3XL | 54″ · 30″ | 1″ roomier |
| Carhartt XXL | 56¾″ · 31″ | none close | ||
| Carhartt 3XL | 60¾″ · 32″ | none close |
From Carhartt: Carhartt Workwear Pocket Short Sleeve T-Shirt (K87). From Uniqlo: Uniqlo AIRism Cotton Crew Neck T-Shirt, Uniqlo AIRism T-Shirt, Uniqlo SUPIMA Cotton T-Shirt, Uniqlo DRY-EX T-Shirt, Uniqlo DRY Color T-Shirt, Uniqlo DRY Waffle Henley T-Shirt, Uniqlo Crew Neck Short-Sleeve T-Shirt. Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
Long sleeves and layers
Carhartt long sleeves measure about 2¼″ more around than Uniqlo at the same size. A Carhartt L is closest to a Uniqlo XL (1½″ roomier).
| Carhartt | Chest · length | Closest Uniqlo | Chest · length | Uniqlo is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carhartt S | 41¼″ · 28″ | Uniqlo S | 42″ · 25¾″ | ¾″ roomier |
| Carhartt M | 45″ · 28½″ | Uniqlo M | 44″ · 27″ | 1″ snugger |
| Carhartt L | 49″ · 29″ | Uniqlo XL | 50½″ · 29″ | 1½″ roomier |
| Carhartt XL | 53″ · 30″ | Uniqlo XXL | 52¾″ · 29¼″ | the same around |
| Carhartt XXL | 56¾″ · 31″ | Uniqlo 3XL | 55¾″ · 30″ | 1″ snugger |
| Carhartt 3XL | 60¾″ · 32″ | none close |
From Carhartt: Carhartt Workwear Pocket Long Sleeve T-Shirt (K126). From Uniqlo: Uniqlo Waffle T-Shirt | Long Sleeve, Uniqlo AIRism Cotton T-Shirt | Long Sleeve, Uniqlo Waffle Henley Neck T-Shirt | Long Sleeve, Uniqlo Sweatshirt. Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
More: Carhartt sizing · Uniqlo 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.