Port Authority vs Under Armour: which size fits the same?

In polos, a Port Authority L is closest to an Under Armour L (1″ roomier).

Polos

Under Armour polos measure about ¾″ more around than Port Authority at the same size. A Port Authority L is closest to an Under Armour L (1″ roomier).

Port AuthorityChest · lengthClosest Under ArmourChest · lengthUnder Armour is
Port Authority XS36½″ · 27½″none close
Port Authority S39½″ · 28½″Under Armour S40½″ · 29″1″ roomier
Port Authority M42½″ · 29½″Under Armour M43½″ · 29½″1″ roomier
Port Authority L45½″ · 30½″Under Armour L46½″ · 30″1″ roomier
Port Authority XL48½″ · 31¼″Under Armour XL49½″ · 31″1″ roomier
Port Authority XXL51½″ · 32¼″Under Armour XXL52½″ · 32″1″ roomier
Port Authority 3XL55½″ · 32¾″Under Armour 3XL55½″ · 33″the same around

From Port Authority: Port Authority Silk Touch Polo (K500), Port Authority Dry Zone UV Micro-Mesh Polo (K110), Port Authority Core Classic Pique Polo (K100). From Under Armour: Under Armour Tech Polo (1370399). 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.