Flag Size Guide - What Size Flag Do I Need?

The quick rule -

Use one yard of flag fly for roughly every 10 feet of pole height. For example, a 6 m pole (about 20 ft) suits a 2‑yard flag at 183 x 91 cm. This rule keeps the proportions balanced and wind load sensible.

Recommended sizes for Ground Mounted Flagpole height (landscape flags)

Pole height

Recommended yard size

Metric size

4 m

1½ yard

135cm x 68cm

5 m

2 yard

183cm x 91cm

6 m

2 yard

183cm x 91cm

7 m

2½ yard

229cm x 114cm

8 m

2½ yard or 3 yard

229cm x 114cm or 274cm x 137cm

9 m

3 yard

274cm x 137cm

10 m

3 yard or 4 yard

274cm x 137cm or 366cm x 183cm

Tip: if the site is exposed or the pole is older, choose the smaller size to reduce strain on the halyard, cleat and truckhead.

Practical notes

  • Choose the smaller size for high‑wind locations or heritage poles to reduce stress.
  • Flying multiple flags on one pole? Step down the size for the lower position.

Recommended sizes for Wall‑mounted short poles (angled)

Pole height

Recommended yard size

Metric size

1.5 m

1½ yard

137cm x 68cm

2 m

1½ yard - 2 yard

137cm x 68cm or 183cm x 91cm

2.5 m

2 yard

183cm x 91cm

3 m

2 yard - 2½ yard

183cm x 91cm or 229cm x 114cm

Tip: if the site is exposed or the pole is older, choose the smaller size to reduce strain on the halyard, cleat and truckhead.

Recommended sizes for Show-Home Flagpoles Landscape and banner style flags

Pole height

Recommended yard size

Metric size

5 m – With Rotating Arm

-

225cm x 91cm (single-sided)

6 m – With Rotating Arm

-

250cm x 91cm (single-sided)

7 m – With Rotating Arm

-

300cm x 100cm (single-sided)

5 m

2 yard

183cm x 91cm

6 m

2 yard

183cm x 91cm

7 m

2½ yard

229cm x 114cm

Tip: if the site is exposed choose the smaller size to reduce strain on the flagpole, rotating arm, halyard, cleat and truckhead.
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