Flag sizes vary, but common options include 3x5 feet, 4x6 feet, and 5x8 feet, which are often matched with flagpoles of appropriate height, such as a 3x5 flag for a 15-20 foot pole. The ideal size depends on the intended use, from small 12x18 inch hand flags to large 15x25 foot flags for 70-foot poles.
Common flag sizes
- Mini flags: 4" x 6"
- Handheld/Car flags: 12" x 18" or 11.5" x 18"
- Standard: 2' x 3', 3' x 5', 4' x 6', and 5' x 8'
- Large: 6' x 10', 8' x 12', and 10' x 15'
Guidelines for matching flag to flagpole
A good rule of thumb is to have a flag's length be about one-quarter to one-third the height of the flagpole.
- 15-20 ft. pole: 3' x 5' flag
- 20-25 ft. pole: 4' x 6' flag
- 25-30 ft. pole: 5' x 8' flag
- 30-35 ft. pole: 6' x 10' flag
- 40 ft. pole: 8' x 12' flag