This is the second (or third) belt I have bought. First was 38 inches when I needed it. It worked until I got under 36 inches myself. Bought this size 34. The size chart says it fits 34-38 but that's not true. Now I keep it knowing that 34 is my goal, but actually it's 34 = 32-36, 36 = 34-38 and 38 = 36-40.