Vintage fit converter
Measure a shirt laid flat. We'll tell you which modern size it fits like.
What it fits like
Enter the armpit to armpit measurement and the answer shows here.
How to measure
- Lay the shirt flat on a table, front up, and smooth it without stretching.
- Measure armpit to armpit: straight across the chest, about an inch below where the sleeves join.
- Measure the length: from the highest point of the shoulder, beside the collar, straight down to the hem.
The size charts we use
Each maker's published chart for its plain T-shirt, measured flat. We checked them on the date shown and will check again when the makers change them.
Gildan 5000
| Size | Across | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18 in | 28 in |
| M | 20 in | 29 in |
| L | 22 in | 30 in |
| XL | 24 in | 31 in |
| 2XL | 26 in | 32 in |
| 3XL | 28 in | 33 in |
| 4XL | 30 in | 34 in |
| 5XL | 32 in | 35 in |
Checked 12 October 2026 · Source: blankstyle.com
Bella+Canvas 3001
| Size | Across | Length |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 16 1/2 in | 27 in |
| S | 18 in | 28 in |
| M | 20 in | 29 in |
| L | 22 in | 30 in |
| XL | 24 in | 31 in |
| 2XL | 26 in | 32 in |
| 3XL | 28 in | 33 in |
| 4XL | 30 in | 34 in |
| 5XL | 32 in | 35 in |
Checked 12 October 2026 · Source: bellacanvas.com
Comfort Colors 1717
| Size | Across | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18 1/4 in | 26 5/8 in |
| M | 20 1/4 in | 28 in |
| L | 22 in | 29 3/8 in |
| XL | 24 in | 30 3/4 in |
| 2XL | 26 in | 31 5/8 in |
| 3XL | 27 3/4 in | 32 1/2 in |
| 4XL | 29 3/4 in | 33 1/2 in |
Checked 12 October 2026 · Source: blankstyle.com
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