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American flag sizes

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 19:32:50 +0000

The height of your flagpole actually determines the size of the flag so it’s important that the flag and the flag pole to be in proportion. Those angled poles and standing poles that are found in offices and indoor displays can have a 3x5 flag or 4x6 flag. For a house mounted pole, your flag should be one foot shorter than the length of the pole. This is to prevent any chance of dragging against the ground or garden below it. The larger the flags, the larger the poles you have to purchase.

This is the chart where you can see flag pole height and corresponding flag size:

Flagpole Height (ft.)       Flag Size (ft.)
20                                          4 x 6
25                                           5 x 8
40                                           6 x 10
50                                           8 x 12
60                                         10 x 15
70                                         12 x 18
90                                         15 x 25
125                                       20 x 30
200                                      30 x 40
250                                      40 x 50

There are also rules and regulations that you need to follow when it comes to flag pole positions in front of yards of homes. That is why it is advisable to check with your local community officials or even your neighbors so that you will not go against those rules. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.

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3×5 American Flag

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 18:15:49 +0000

The 3x5 American Flag is the standard household size of the American flag. This is best used by nationalists who wish to display the flag outdoors and this is also wonderful to put it indoors. Another fact of its historical significance is that this is also used by mounted units such as Combat of Arms, mobile artillery and Battalion Mounted Engineers.

This is a good quality printed flag that is is also suitable to be displayed outside the house because it will surely catch the attention of any patriot who passes by. This is also very colorful and would last a long time outdoors.

An interesting fact about the flag is only the President and Governors of the state are allowed give orders regarding flying the flag on half-staff or half-mast. When we say half-staff or half-mast, it means flying the flag nearly halfway up a flagpole or ship's mast. This is done to show respect, mourning or distress.

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4×6 American flag

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:56:50 +0000

The American flag that measures 4x6 feet, apparently larger in size, is mostly for commercial and institutional use. Perfect examples where this type of flag is put on display are on special occasions such as parades, political events, patriotic events and most importantly during the fourth of July.

Indeed, you would want to have the 4x6 American flag and fly it with pride. This is a very exceptional display has heavy-duty strength. Just a safety reminder, it's better not to place the flag on a place near a rough surface to prevent your flag from being tattered.

Although flags are usually burnt publicly to show protest, this practice is also done when a flag can no longer be used because it can no longer be repaired. However, this is done in a decorous manner to also show due respect to the flag. Flags are also burned during retirement ceremonies.

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