A complete reference chart for men's half and full sleeve shirts — across all chest sizes from S to XL and all three standard fabric widths. Use the table to plan your purchase, then the free calculator for your exact measurements.
Standard shirt length 28–30 inches. For longer shirts (above 32 inches) add 0.25 m. Size is based on chest measurement: S ≤38", M 38–42", L 42–46", XL above 46".
| Sleeve Type | S (≤38") | M (38–42") | L (42–46") | XL (46"+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half sleeve | 1.75 m | 2.00 m | 2.25 m | 2.50 m |
| Full sleeve | 2.25 m | 2.50 m | 2.75 m | 3.00 m |
| Sleeve | S | M | L / XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half sleeve | 2.25 m | 2.50 m | 3.25 m |
| Full sleeve | 2.75 m | 3.25 m | 3.75 m |
| Sleeve | S | M | L / XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half sleeve | 1.50 m | 1.75 m | 2.00 m |
| Full sleeve | 1.75 m | 2.00 m | 2.50 m |
Full-sleeve shirts use 0.40–0.50 m more fabric than half-sleeve of the same size. Very long shirt lengths (above 32") need an additional 0.25 m.
Fabric requirement scales with chest size. The difference between size S and XL is 0.75 m on 44" fabric — a significant amount that's often underestimated.
Patterned fabrics need extra for matching the design across the back panel, yoke, and sleeves.
Enter your chest size, length, and sleeve type — get a precise figure for the exact fabric width you're buying.
On 44" wide fabric: half-sleeve shirt needs 1.75–2.50 m; full-sleeve shirt needs 2.25–3.00 m, depending on chest size (S to XL). Always buy 10% extra as a cutting buffer.
A full-sleeve shirt in size L (chest 42–46") needs 2.75 m on 44" wide fabric. Buy 3.00–3.25 m to have comfortable buffer for the collar, cuffs, and any cutting errors.
Yes. Two half-sleeve shirts in size M need 4.00 m on 44" fabric. Two full-sleeve shirts in size M need 5.00 m. Buying a longer piece is often more efficient than buying two separate pieces.
Shirt pattern pieces — front panel, back panel, sleeves — are laid along the fabric length. Narrower fabric (36") can only fit one panel at a time, requiring more running length. On 44" fabric, both front and back panels fit side by side, saving fabric.
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