Nike vs Uniqlo: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Nike L is closest to an Uniqlo L (the same around). In polos, a Nike L is closest to an Uniqlo L (1″ snugger).
Tees
Nike and Uniqlo tees measure about the same at the same size (within ¾″ around). A Nike L is closest to an Uniqlo L (the same around).
| Nike | Chest · length | Closest Uniqlo | Chest · length | Uniqlo is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nike XS | 33¼″ · 26″ | none close | ||
| Nike S | 37¾″ · 27½″ | Uniqlo XS | 37¼″ · 25″ | ½″ snugger |
| Nike M | 40½″ · 27½″ | Uniqlo M | 41¾″ · 27¼″ | 1″ roomier |
| Nike L | 44¼″ · 28¾″ | Uniqlo L | 44½″ · 28½″ | the same around |
| Nike XL | 48¼″ · 29½″ | Uniqlo XL | 48″ · 29¼″ | the same around |
| Nike XXL | 52″ · 30¼″ | Uniqlo XXL | 50¾″ · 29½″ | 1¼″ snugger |
| Nike 3XL | 56″ · 31″ | none close |
From Nike: Nike Team rLegend Tee, Nike Legend Tee, Nike Core Cotton Tee. 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. Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
Polos
Nike polos measure about 1½″ more around than Uniqlo at the same size. A Nike L is closest to an Uniqlo L (1″ snugger).
| Nike | Chest · length | Closest Uniqlo | Chest · length | Uniqlo is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nike XS | 37″ · 28¾″ | Uniqlo XS | 37¾″ · 25″ | ¾″ roomier |
| Nike S | 40¼″ · 29¼″ | Uniqlo S | 40¼″ · 26¼″ | the same around |
| Nike M | 43¼″ · 29½″ | Uniqlo M | 42¾″ · 27″ | ½″ snugger |
| Nike L | 46½″ · 30¼″ | Uniqlo L | 45½″ · 28¼″ | 1″ snugger |
| Nike XL | 50½″ · 31½″ | Uniqlo XXL | 51″ · 29¼″ | ½″ roomier |
| Nike XXL | 54½″ · 32¾″ | Uniqlo 3XL | 54″ · 30″ | ½″ snugger |
| Nike 3XL | 58¼″ · 34″ | none close |
From Nike: Nike Dri-FIT Micro Pique 2.0 Polo, Nike Dri-FIT Victory Solid Polo, Nike Dri-FIT Legacy Polo, Nike Dri-FIT Vertical Mesh Polo, Nike Dry Essential Solid Polo. From Uniqlo: Uniqlo DRY-EX Polo Shirt, Uniqlo AIRism Cotton Pique Polo Shirt, Uniqlo DRY Pique Polo Shirt. 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.