Everywhere you look in America, you see a flag. People are proud of where they live and want to display that to everyone around them. Flags are used at schools, municipal buildings, homes, and businesses. 

If you’re ready to add a flag to your home, whether a national, international, sports or political flag, you might be wondering what size the flagpole you use should be.

Flagpole Sizes by Use

The size of the buildings and the property will come into play when choosing the right flagpole size that would work best for you. For residential spaces, flagpoles are typically between 20 and 25 feet in height. 

This is ideal for a two-story home, but you can go taller or shorter depending on the specific home. White flagpoles made of fiberglass are the most common and fit any type of architecture.

Most commercial buildings will do well with any flagpole that measures 20 feet or more. However, the property and building will play a part in what looks good. For some buildings, a 25-foot flagpole will look great. 

Office buildings often look great with taller flagpoles ranging from 40 to 60 feet. Two poles can be used to fly the state and United States flag, or go with three and add your corporate flag to one.

Use the Flag as a Guide

If the flag size has already been chosen, this can give you insight into the right size of the flagpole. For instance, let’s say the flag is 3x5 feet. In-ground poles of 15 feet can support this size. However, going with a larger flag is also an option. The flag and flagpole should complement each other to offer the best curb appeal.

A home-mounted pole can also be used for a 3x5 or smaller flag for residential properties. A heavy-duty model lasts a long time and can look very attractive.

Essentially, the larger the flag is, the taller the flagpole should be. There’s an easy way to calculate the flag size based on the pole that was chosen. Take the height of the flagpole and multiply by 20%. The answer will give you the width of the flag that will look best.

Flags are a great way to make homes, companies, government buildings, and schools look better than ever. Just make sure you consider what flagpole size will suit you well when you’re deciding between colorful flags. For more information on the American flag, visit the goverernment's website at: https://www.usa.gov/flag.