How big should a flag be on a flagpole?
The standard American flag dimensions should be between one-quarter and one-third the height of the flagpole. Using the one-quarter rule, you would need a 3 ft. by 5 ft. flag size for a 20 ft.
What size flag do I need for a 45 foot pole?
Recommended Flag Sizes for In-Ground Flagpoles
EXPOSED POLE HT. | FLAG SIZE |
---|---|
45 foot | 8′ x 12′ |
50 foot | 10′ x 15′ |
60 foot | 12′ x 18′ |
70 foot | 15′ x 25′ |
What size flag do I need for a 30 foot pole?
Selecting a Flagpole
Height of Flagpole | Minimum Flag Size | Maximum Flag Size |
---|---|---|
20 ft | 2ft x 3ft | 3ft x 5ft |
25 ft | 3ft x 5ft | 4ft x 6ft |
30 ft | 4ft x 6ft | 5ft x 8ft |
40 ft | 5ft x 8ft | 8ft x 12ft |
What is a standard size flag?
3’x5′
The usual size of a flag used at home is 3’x5′. A casket flag is 9-1/2’x5′. The table below shows the appropriate size flag to fly on flagpoles of several heights. According to Executive Order 10834, official flags (not personal flags) must meet these standards.
What size flag pole do I need for a 2 story house?
The height of the house will determine the height of the flag pole. The general rule is to have a 6m flag pole for a single storey residence and 7.5-9m for a two-storey structure. Homeowners should consider at what distance they would like their flag to be seen, or how close it should be erected to the home.
What is the best size flag for a house?
For a house mount flagpole we recommend a 2.5×4′ flag on a 5′ flag pole, or a 3×5′ on a 6′ pole. The biggest factor in hanging these flags is that you don’t want the flag to touch anything (bushes, trees, gutters, siding, door knobs, etc.) when it flies.