Flag Application and Pole Size Requirements

The U.S. Flag should be displayed proudly on every suitable occasion. The following is the recommended application and pole size for flags by size and material.

SIZE
NYLON
POLYESTER
COTTON
RECOMMENDED FLAGPOLE HEIGHT
12x18 IN.
*
Boat, Firetruck
2x3 FT.
*
*
Small Pole
2 1/2 x 4 FT.
*
*
Angled Pole
3x5 FT.
*
*
*
15 FT. Flagpole
4x6 FT.
*
*
*
20 FT. Flagpole
5x8 FT.
*
*
*
25 FT. Flagpole
5x9 1/2 FT.
*
*
*
Casket Flag
6x10 FT.
*
*
*
30 FT. Flagpole
8x12 FT.
*
*
 
40 FT. Flagpole
10x15 FT.
*
*
 
40-50 FT. Flagpole
12x18 FT.
*
*
 
50-60 FT. Flagpole
15x25 FT.
*
*
 
60-70 FT. Flagpole
20x30 FT.
*
*
 
70-80 FT. Flagpole
20x38 FT.
*
*
 
80-100 FT. Flagpole
25x40 FT. * * 80-100 FT. Flagpole
30x50 FT. * * 100 FT. Flagpole
30x60 FT. * * 120 FT. Flagpole