How Big Should a Flag Be on a 5-Foot Flag Pole?

A flagpole's height determines the appropriate size of its flag.

Bigger Is Better

A larger flag can be seen more clearly by more people from farther away. As a guideline, according to The Flag Factory in Pittsburgh, the flag size that people most often display is about 3 feet by 5 feet.

Pole Size Matters

Pay attention to proportion. A smaller flag will avoid giving off the appearance of the pole being dwarfed by a large piece of cloth. Although a smaller flag will be less visible, it also will drape down less than a larger flag and won't be as intrusive when hung near a house or sidewalk.

Bottom Line

Picking the right size flag requires striking a balance between visibility and proportion. According to Gettysburg Flag Works, a flag retailer in East Greenbush, New York, a flag on a 5-foot pole attached to a home should be about 2.5 feet by 4 feet.

References

• The Flag Factory: What Type & Size Flag/Flagpole Should I Get?
• Gettysburg Flag Works: Flag to Flagpole Size Ratio