Hanes vs Under Armour: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Hanes L is closest to an Under Armour M (the same around).
Tees
Under Armour tees measure about 2½″ more around than Hanes at the same size. A Hanes L is closest to an Under Armour M (the same around).
| Hanes | Chest · length | Closest Under Armour | Chest · length | Under Armour is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanes S | 35¼″ · 27″ | none close | ||
| Hanes M | 39¼″ · 27¾″ | Under Armour S | 40″ · 28¾″ | ¾″ roomier |
| Hanes L | 43″ · 28¾″ | Under Armour M | 43″ · 29¼″ | the same around |
| Hanes XL | 47″ · 29¾″ | Under Armour L | 46″ · 29¾″ | 1″ snugger |
| Hanes XXL | 51″ · 31¾″ | Under Armour XXL | 52″ · 31¾″ | 1″ roomier |
| Hanes 3XL | 55″ · 32¾″ | Under Armour 3XL | 55″ · 32¾″ | the same around |
From Hanes: Hanes Beefy-T (5180), Hanes Essential-T (5280), Hanes Authentic T-Shirt (5250), Hanes Perfect-T (4980). From Under Armour: Under Armour Team Tech Tee (1376842), Under Armour Athletic 2.0 Tee (1383264). 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.