XL Size Shirt Chest Size: Extra Large Shirt in Inches and cm
An XL (extra large) shirt fits a body chest of about 44 to 45 inches (112 to 114 cm). The shirt itself usually measures 45 to 50 inches (114 to 128 cm) around the chest, depending on brand and fit. XL roughly matches a 44 cm (17¼ in) collar. mtsya XL fits a 45 in body chest.
An XL (extra large) shirt fits a body chest of about 44 to 45 inches (112 to 114 cm). The shirt itself usually measures 45 to 50 inches (114 to 128 cm) around the chest. At mtsya, XL fits a 45 in (114 cm) body chest and measures 48¾ in (124 cm) across the garment.
What is the chest size of an XL shirt?
Body chest is you, measured with a tape. Garment chest is the shirt, laid flat, armpit to armpit, doubled. The difference is ease, the room to move.
| mtsya XL | Inches | cm |
|---|---|---|
| Body chest (fits) | 45 | 114 |
| Garment chest | 48¾ | 124 |
| Collar (approx.) | 17¼ | 44 |
XL shirt chest size across brands
| Brand | Fit | XL chest (in) |
|---|---|---|
| H&M | slim | 44 (body) |
| Mufti | slim | 44 |
| Powerlook | regular | 45 |
| Jack & Jones | slim | 46.5 |
| U.S. Polo Assn. | slim | 47 |
| Highlander | slim | 47 |
| Bewakoof | not stated | 47 |
| Zara | regular | 48 |
| The Souled Store | relaxed | 48 |
| Roadster | regular | 48¼ |
| Levi's | slim | 48½ |
| Andamen | regular | 48.8 |
| Snitch | regular | 49 |
| Uniqlo | regular | 50.4 |
| mtsya | regular | 48¾ |
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.
What collar size is an XL shirt?
An XL roughly matches a 44 cm (17¼ in) collar, sold as "44" in Indian formal shirts. This follows Andamen's published chart (S 39, M 40, L 42, XL 44, XXL 45). The shirt size conversion chart has UK, US and EU equivalents.
Who does an XL shirt fit?
Height and weight will mislead you. A tall slim man and a shorter broad one can both need XL, for different reasons. Go by chest: 44 to 45 inches usually means XL. Then check the shoulder seam. See how to measure shirt size.
Between XL and XXL?
If your chest is 46 to 47 inches, or the XL pulls across the buttons, go to XXL. Nearer 43, look at L.
mtsya shirts in size XL
One regular-fit pattern runs across every mtsya shirt, so XL fits the same in Manu White, Deep Water, Deluge and the rest of the collection. Each carries the Matsya fish at the left chest, for the fish that guided Manu's boat through the flood. Size exchange within 7 days of delivery. See the size guide.
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Questions, answered
Is a 44 inch chest XL?
Yes, a 44 inch body chest is an XL at most brands and a 44 collar in formal shirts. mtsya XL fits a 45 inch body chest and measures 48¾ inches across the garment.
What is XL shirt size in cm?
An XL fits a body chest of about 112 to 114 cm, and the garment usually measures 114 to 128 cm around the chest. mtsya XL is 114 cm body chest and 124 cm garment chest.
Is XL size 42 or 44?
In Indian formal sizing, XL usually corresponds to 44, and 42 is closer to L. Brands differ, so compare chest measurements rather than labels.
Should I size up to XXL?
Size up if your chest is 46 inches or more, if the buttons pull when you sit, or if your shoulders feel tight. Otherwise XL is usually right for a 44 to 45 inch chest.
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