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Youth large fits most kids ages 10 to 12 who weigh 75 to 95 pounds with a chest measurement of 30 to 34 inches. In adult sizing, youth large is closest to adult XS, but they are not the same shirt. Youth large has a 23-inch body length. Adult XS has a 27-inch body length. The 4-inch gap means they fit completely differently. Youth Large Measurements by Brand Brand Chest (in) Body Length (in) Shoulder Width (in) Fits Ages Gildan 32-34 23 15.5 10-12 Bella+Canvas 30-32 22.5 15 10-12 Comfort Colors 32-34 23 15.5 10-12 Next Level 30-32 22 15...

Measuring your chest for a t-shirt takes 30 seconds and one piece of equipment: a flexible measuring tape. It is the single most accurate way to pick the right size, whether you are ordering for yourself, your kid, or a team of 50. How to Measure Your Chest (Two Methods) Method 1: Measure Your Body (Most Accurate) Stand up straight. Wrap a flexible measuring tape around the fullest part of your chest, under your arms and across the shoulder blades. Keep the tape snug but not tight. You should be able to slide one finger under the tape. Read the...

When someone asks for adult small at a store, the answer depends on what kind of store you are in. At a retail clothing store (Target, Walmart, Old Navy), you just say "small" or look for the S on the tag. At a custom apparel shop or blank shirt supplier, you say "adult small" to distinguish it from youth small, because both exist in the same catalog. The confusion happens because retail and custom apparel use different naming conventions for the same sizes. How Sizes Are Labeled: Retail vs Custom Apparel What You Mean What Retail Stores Call It What...

Youth XL is the same as adult XS in chest width but shorter in every other measurement. In most brands, youth XL measures 34 to 36 inches in the chest with a 25-inch body length. Adult XS (where available) measures 30 to 32 inches in the chest with a 27-inch body length. The chest overlap only exists in boxy brands like Gildan and Hanes. But most people asking "what size is youth XL" are really asking: what does it convert to in adult sizing? The answer is adult small. Youth XL in Adult Sizing: The Conversion Brand Youth XL Chest...

No. A youth large is not the same as an adult small. Youth large measures 32 to 34 inches in the chest with a 23 inch body length. Adult small measures 34 to 36 inches in the chest with a 28 inch body length. Adult small is 2 inches wider and 5 inches longer. They are different shirts designed for different body proportions. Youth Large vs Adult Small: The Numbers Measurement Youth Large Adult Small Difference Chest width 32-34 in 34-36 in Adult is 2 in wider Body length 23 in 28 in Adult is 5 in longer Shoulder width...