L Size Shirt Chest Size: Large Shirt in Inches and cm
An L (large) shirt fits a body chest of about 42 to 43 inches (107 to 109 cm). The shirt itself usually measures 43 to 47 inches (109 to 120 cm) around the chest, depending on brand and fit. A large roughly matches a 42 cm (16½ in) collar. mtsya L fits a 42½ in body chest.
An L (large) shirt fits a body chest of about 42 to 43 inches (107 to 109 cm). The shirt itself usually measures 43 to 47 inches (109 to 120 cm) around the chest. At mtsya, L fits a 42½ in (108 cm) body chest and measures 46½ in (118 cm) across the garment.
What is the chest size of a large shirt?
Two numbers matter. Body chest is you, measured with a tape. Garment chest is the shirt, laid flat, armpit to armpit, doubled. The difference is ease.
| mtsya L | Inches | cm |
|---|---|---|
| Body chest (fits) | 42½ | 108 |
| Garment chest | 46½ | 118 |
| Collar (approx.) | 16½ | 42 |
Large shirt chest size across brands
| Brand | Fit | L chest (in) |
|---|---|---|
| H&M | slim | 41 (body) |
| Mufti | slim | 42 |
| Powerlook | regular | 43 |
| Jack & Jones | slim | 43.3 |
| U.S. Polo Assn. | slim | 45 |
| Highlander | slim | 45 |
| Bewakoof | not stated | 45 |
| Roadster | regular | 45¼ |
| Levi's | slim | 45½ |
| Zara | regular | 45.7 |
| The Souled Store | relaxed | 46 |
| Andamen | regular | 46.5 |
| Snitch | regular | 47 |
| Uniqlo | regular | 47.2 |
| mtsya | regular | 46½ |
Garment chest unless marked body. Each figure is from that brand's published size chart, October 2026 (brand site or its Myntra listing), for one full-sleeve shirt; check the product you buy.
Large is the most searched size and the least consistent: garment chest runs from 42 to 47 inches across these brands.
What collar size is a large shirt?
A large roughly matches a 42 cm (16½ in) collar, sold as "42" in Indian formal shirts. This follows Andamen's published chart (S 39, M 40, L 42, XL 44, XXL 45). See the shirt size conversion chart.
Who does a large shirt fit?
Not a height or a weight. A 5 ft 9 man of 75 kg can be an M or an XL depending on his chest and shoulders. If your chest measures 41 to 43 inches, start with L. Learn how to measure shirt size in two minutes.
Between L and XL?
If your chest is 43 to 44 inches, your shoulders are broad, or you prefer room, take XL. Nearer 41, look at M.
mtsya shirts in size L
Every mtsya shirt is regular fit in one pattern, so L is the same in Manu White, Deep Water, Deluge and the rest of the collection. The Matsya fish stitched small at the left chest recalls the fish that guided Manu's boat through the flood. Size exchange within 7 days of delivery. More in the size guide.
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Questions, answered
Is a 42 inch chest L or XL?
A 42 inch body chest is a large at most brands, including mtsya, where L fits a 42½ inch body chest. In a slim fit or with broad shoulders, XL may be more comfortable.
What is L size shirt in cm?
A large fits a body chest of about 107 to 109 cm. The garment usually measures 109 to 120 cm around the chest. mtsya L is 108 cm body chest and 118 cm garment chest.
Is L size 40 or 42?
In Indian formal sizing, L usually corresponds to a 42 collar, and 40 is closer to M. Brands differ, so compare chest measurements rather than the label.
What weight is a large shirt for?
Weight is not a reliable guide, because chest and shoulders decide shirt fit and they vary between men of the same weight. Measure your chest: 41 to 43 inches usually means L.
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