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Flag Pole Height for flags...

Originally Posted by WEWAL

Hi
I remember reading about flag etiquette a long time ago and one of the rules
was that the flag pole height was to be 3 or 4 times the length of the flag.
Could you tell me what the correct ratio is and if this is still a rule? I've
been seeing a lot of what seem to be oversized flags on poles (especially at
car dealerships), and I would like to inform them if it is disrespectful. I look
forward to hearing from you. Thank you

The Federal Information Citzen Center provides information on recommended flagpole heights based on flag sizes.
Flag Presentation, Consumer Information Center: Our Flag

You may also want to check out this Web site:

Flag Rules and Regulations

This site has a chart which shows the appropriate size flag to fly on flagpoles of several heights.

It states,

You should also note that it states, "The Flag Code is intended as a guide to be followed on a purely voluntary basis to insure proper respect for the flag."