American Flag Proportions

Standard Proportions For The United States Flag

Standard Proportions

Hoist (width) of flag (A) 1.0
Fly (length) of flag (B) 1.9
Hoist (width) of Union (C) 0.5385 (7/13)
Fly (length) of Union (D) 0.76
(E) 0.054
(F) 0.054
(G) 0.063
(H) 0.063
Diameter of star (K) 0.0616
Width of stripe (L) 0.0769 ( 1/13)

PART I - DESIGN OF THE FLAG

Section 1. The flag of the United States shall have thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white, and a union consisting of white stars on a field of blue.

Section 2. The positions of the stars in the union of the flag and in the union jack shall be as indicated on the attachment to this order, which is hereby made a part of this order.

Section 3. The dimensions of the constituent parts of the flag shall conform to the proportions set forth in the attachment referred to in Part II below.


PART II - REGULATIONS GOVERNING EXECUTIVE AGENCIES

The following sizes of flags are authorized for executive agencies:

Dimensions of Flag
Size	Hoist (width)	Fly (length)
	Feet	Feet
(1)	20.00	38.00
(2)	10.00	19.00
(3)	8.95	17.00
(4)	7.00	11.00
(5)	5.00	9.50
(6)	4.33	5.50
(7)	3.50	6.65
(8)	3.00	4.00
(9)	3.00	5.70
(10)	2.37	4.50
(11)	1.32	2.50

View the Government drawing (45k gif 1493pixels w x 879 pixels h) specifying the Flags dimensions.

Proper Flag Size:

Size is based upon the height of the flagpole and number of flags going on that pole.

1. One flag on a pole:
   *for flags mounted on roofs, the width of the flag should be ½ the length of the pole
   *for flags on outrigger poles, the flag should be 3/8 to ½ the length of the pole
   
2. Freestanding flagpoles:
   *the width of a standard-sized flag should be 1/4 the height of the flagpole Here’s helpful charts to determine the relationship of the flag size to flagpole height

Recommended Flag Sizes