It is likely the tarp received is cut-size. Cut size is the size of the fabric. When the tarp is made, after the edges are folded and seams heat sealed, the final tarp's size is slightly smaller than the fabric size, or cut size. Cut size is one of the tarp industry-standard measurements in India. Nellai Tarpaulin's product description specifies whether a product is cut-size or finished-size, if applicable. A finished size tarp's actual size is usually within 3 - 6 inches of its nominal dimensions.