Hanes Essential-T (5280): measurements by size
100% cotton · regular fit
Measurements
| Size | Chest (around) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 35¼″ (36″ new) | 27″ (28″ new) |
| M | 39¼″ (40″ new) | 27¾″ (29″ new) |
| L | 43″ (44″ new) | 28¾″ (30″ new) |
| XL | 47″ (48″ new) | 29¾″ (31″ new) |
| XXL | 51″ (52″ new) | 30¾″ (32″ new) |
| 3XL | 55″ (56″ new) | 31¾″ (33″ new) |
100% cotton, so the main numbers are after a dryer; "new" is as sold.
If this shirt fits you, the same fit in other tees
Find the size you wear in the Hanes Essential-T (5280) and read across: the size in each shirt whose chest is closest, and how it compares.
| Shirt | If your M fits | If your L fits | If your XL fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella+Canvas Unisex Jersey Short Sleeve Tee (3001) | M the same around | L the same around | XL the same around |
| Buck Mason Field-Spec 90s Boxy Heavy Tee | XS 1¾″ roomier | S the same around | L the same around |
| Buck Mason Field-Spec Cotton Heavy Tee | S ¾″ roomier | L 1″ roomier | XL the same around |
| Buck Mason Pima Classic Tee | S ½″ snugger | L ½″ snugger | XL 1½″ snugger |
| Buck Mason Pima Curved Hem Tee | S the same around | L ½″ roomier | XL ½″ snugger |
| Buck Mason Slub Curved Hem Tee | S the same around | L ½″ roomier | XL ½″ snugger |
| Buck Mason Toughknit Classic Tee | S the same around | L ½″ roomier | XL ½″ snugger |
| Buck Mason Yuma Hemp Cotton Classic Tee | S the same around | L ½″ roomier | XL ½″ snugger |
| Carhartt Workwear Pocket Short Sleeve T-Shirt (K87) | S 2″ roomier | S 2″ snugger | M 2″ snugger |
| Champion Classic T-Shirt (T425) | M ¾″ roomier | L 1″ roomier | XL 1″ roomier |
| Champion Heritage Jersey T-Shirt (T105) | S ¾″ roomier | M 1″ roomier | L 1″ roomier |
| Comfort Colors Heavyweight Ring Spun Tee (1717) | M ½″ roomier | L the same around | XL the same around |
| Everlane The Essential Organic Crew | M 1″ roomier | L the same around | XL 1″ snugger |
| Everlane The Essential Organic V-Neck Tee | M 1″ roomier | L the same around | XL 1″ snugger |
| Fresh Clean Threads Crew Neck Tee | none close | L the same around | XL the same around |
| Gildan Heavy Cotton T-Shirt (5000) | M the same around | L the same around | XL the same around |
| Hanes Authentic T-Shirt (5250) | M the same around | L the same around | XL the same around |
| Hanes Beefy-T (5180) | M the same around | L the same around | XL the same around |
| Hanes Perfect-T (4980) | M ¾″ roomier | L 1″ roomier | XL 1″ roomier |
| J.Crew Broken-in Pocket T-Shirt | M 1½″ roomier | L ½″ roomier | XL ½″ snugger |
| J.Crew Broken-in T-Shirt | M 1½″ roomier | L ½″ roomier | XL ½″ snugger |
| Mack Weldon Heavyweight Slub T-Shirt | none close | M 1″ roomier | XL 1″ roomier |
| Mack Weldon Pima Crew Neck T-Shirt | M ¾″ roomier | XL 1″ roomier | XXL 1″ snugger |
| Mack Weldon Pima Short Sleeve Henley | M ¾″ roomier | XL 1″ roomier | XXL 1″ snugger |
| Mack Weldon SILVER Crew Neck T-Shirt | M the same around | XL the same around | XXL 2″ snugger |
| Next Level Cotton Tee (3600) | M 1″ roomier | L the same around | XL the same around |
| Nike Core Cotton Tee | M the same around | L ¾″ snugger | XL ¾″ snugger |
| Nike Legend Tee | S 1½″ snugger | L 1¼″ roomier | XL 1¼″ roomier |
| Nike Team rLegend Tee | S ¾″ snugger | M 1¼″ snugger | none close |
| Quince Cotton Modal Crew Neck Tee | none close | L ½″ snugger | XL ½″ snugger |
| Taylor Stitch Organic Cotton Shop Tee | S ½″ roomier | L ½″ roomier | XL ¾″ snugger |
| Under Armour Athletic 2.0 Tee (1383264) | S the same around | M 1″ snugger | XL 1″ roomier |
| Under Armour Team Tech Tee (1376842) | S 1¾″ roomier | M 1″ roomier | L the same around |
| Uniqlo AIRism Cotton Crew Neck T-Shirt | S the same around | M 1½″ snugger | XL 1″ roomier |
| Uniqlo AIRism Cotton Oversized T-Shirt | Half-Sleeve | XS 1½″ roomier | S ½″ snugger | L 1″ roomier |
| Uniqlo AIRism T-Shirt | M 1¼″ snugger | XL 1½″ roomier | XXL ½″ roomier |
| Uniqlo DRY Color T-Shirt | S the same around | M 1½″ snugger | XL 1″ roomier |
| Uniqlo DRY Waffle Henley T-Shirt | XS ¾″ roomier | S ½″ snugger | L 1″ roomier |
| Uniqlo DRY-EX T-Shirt | S ¾″ snugger | L 1″ roomier | XL the same around |
| Uniqlo SUPIMA Cotton T-Shirt | S ½″ roomier | M 1″ snugger | XL 1″ roomier |
More: Does Hanes run big or small?
Get your exact size in any of these
Add three shirts you own that fit well. FitCard compares their real measurements with every shirt here and tells you the one size to buy, and why, in terms of your own shirts. Free, no tape measure.
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.