Express Flags | Flagpole and Flag Recommendations

A few pointers to help you in choosing the right flagpole and flag for your application.

As a general rule, flag length should be 1/4 to 1/3 height of pole.
When more than one flag is to be flown on a single pole, choose a larger pole. Top flag should be no larger than is recommended in chart. The second flag should be one size smaller than top flag.
The proper capacity of a pole must be appropriate to your geographic region taking into consideration your regions' wind velocity. (see chart below)

Relation of height of pole to length of flag
Exposed Pole Height	Suggested Flag Size
20'	3' x 5'
25'	4' x 6'
30'	5' x 8'
35'	6' x 10'
40'	8' x 12'
50'	10' x 15'
60' to 70'	12' x 18'
80'	15' x 25'
90'	25' x 40'
100'	30' x 50'
110' to 150'	30' x 60'
160' to 180'	40' x 80'
200'	60' x 100'

Relation of height of pole to height of building
Building Height	Flagpole Height	Recommended Flag Size
1 to 2 stories	20'	3' x 5'
2 to 3 stories	25'	4' x 6'
3 to 5 stories	30'	5' x 8'
5 to 7 stories	35'	6' x 10'
8 to 10 stories	40'	8' x 12'
10 to 15 stories	50'	10' x 15'

Wind Velocity Chart

Important: Flagpoles selected should be capable of supporting the largest flag intended to be flown in the highest wind speed to which it will be subjected