My round kitchen table was between a 41" and a 42" so I went with the 41". Also, I was able to purchase one that was selling for almost half the price so I bought that one. The package came in a long box and the round table topper was rolled up perfectly like a Pillsbury pie dough encased in cellophane. I placed one end then slowly unrolled, roll side down, all the way to the other side of the table. No issues. Then I pressed the edges all around the table so they would lay flat. It may take a day or two for them to settle flat. They're just a little bit curled. Aside from it being just about 1/2" short all the way around, I'm satisfied. It covers all that I would like covered.