Hoodie Size Charts From 2XL and 2X Up: How to Measure

Hoodie sizes above XL follow the brand, not a national standard. Men’s and unisex 3XL fits about a 54 to 56 inch chest at Westport and a 56 inch chest at Carhartt; women’s 3X fits a 51.5 to 54 inch bust at Dia & Co. Measure your chest, then compare inches, never letters.

This section breaks hoodies down by size. Start with the question you have, or read on for how to measure.

How do hoodie sizes from 2XL up compare in inches?

These are body measurements from each brand’s own chart: the chest or bust around you, not across the hoodie. Westport and Carhartt size men’s and unisex tops; Dia & Co and Nike size women’s plus tops.

Two things stand out. First, the brands do not agree: Nike’s 2X starts where Dia & Co’s 2X ends. Second, a men’s size and a women’s size on the same row are not equivalents; they are only listed side by side to save space. The 3X vs 3XL page compares the two systems properly.

Measure a hoodie you already own

Some sellers, especially small print shops, list garment measurements instead of body sizes. Then the hoodie in your closet is the better ruler. Lay it flat and smooth, measure straight across the chest from one armpit seam to the other and double the number, then measure from the top of the shoulder by the hood down to the hem. Compare both with the listing. If your favorite hoodie measures 30 inches across, it is 60 inches around, and a hoodie listed at 26 inches across will feel much closer.

3XL hoodies, pullover and zip-up

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Big, tall and plus: which label do you need?

Kiwi Sizing, which builds size charts for clothing stores, describes big sizes as made for a larger neck, shoulders, chest, waist and hips, and tall sizes as having more length in the torso, arms and legs. Labels such as 2XL to 5XL add width; LT, XLT and 2XLT up add length.

What if you fall between sizes?

Carhartt’s chart says to order the next size up when your chest falls between sizes. Nike puts it as a choice: the smaller size for a closer fit, the larger one for a looser fit, and the bust measurement decides when bust and waist disagree. For a hoodie, rib cuffs and a rib hem with some stretch give more room to work with than a woven jacket would. A relaxed or oversized cut adds room on purpose; the oversized hoodies page explains when that matters. For dress and tunic lengths, the hip often decides the size; see hoodie dresses.

Women's hoodies in 2X to 6X

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• 4XBrowse →
• 5X and 6XBrowse →

Women’s numeric and W sizes

Women’s plus sizes are also written as numbers. Target’s Universal Thread plus chart maps them like this: 16W is 1X, 20W is 2X, 24W is 3X and 28W is 4X, with the odd sizes in between (14W, 18W, 22W, 26W). Dia & Co pairs each letter with two numbers, US 22/24 for 3X. If you know your numeric size, the letter follows.

Keep a size note on your phone

Once you have measured, write a short note with your chest or bust, sleeve, preferred hoodie length, and the brands and sizes that fit you. Next season, or when buying online from a new seller, compare the chart with that note instead of measuring again.

Why do charts disagree so much?

The FTC’s textile labeling rules cover fiber content, country of origin and who made or sold the garment, not what a size means, so each brand sets its own steps. That is why Nike’s 2X starts at the bust where Dia & Co’s 2X ends, and why the 4XL page quotes two charts for one size. The habit that solves it is simple: keep your numbers, check each chart, and buy by inches.