What the Flag of the United States Should Be

At Titus Flags, we believe in honoring the flag of the United States with dignity, accuracy, and beauty. But for decades, the flag sold to the average American as an “Outdoor American Flag” has been a compromise, a commodity, and — most importantly — wrong in form.

The Problem with Commodity Flags

Take a walk through any big-box store. You’ll find the “standard” outdoor American flag in sizes like 3×5 feet or 2.5×4 feet — products sold more for convenience and mass-production economics than for symbolic or proportional correctness.

These flags, while functional, often feature:

• Inaccurate aspect ratios (usually 1.6:1 or 1.67:1 instead of the historically correct 1.9:1)
• Shrunken or oversized cantons
• Sloppy star fields, with arbitrary spacing or sizing
• Weak, lightweight materials not suited for respectful display

In short, these flags are made to be sold — not made to represent the most recognized symbol of unity and liberty in the world.

The Ideal Residential Flag Size: 31.5″ × 60″ (2-1/2’x5′)

We propose a simple, beautiful, and correct standard for the residential American flag:

Flag dimensions: 31.5 inches (hoist) × 60 inches (fly)
Aspect ratio: 1:1.9
Canton: 17 inches tall × 24 inches wide

This format is based directly on Title 4, U.S. Code §1, which defines the flag’s official proportions. It scales those dimensions to a manageable, beautiful flag size that suits residential poles, fences, porches, and gardens.

Why It Matters

The American flag is not just a banner — it’s an object of design precision, ritual respect, and cultural gravity. The founders, and every generation since, have treated its specifications seriously for a reason: it is not merely visual — it is symbolic geometry.

At Titus Flags, we believe:

• A flag must be structurally honest
• Its proportions should command dignity, not default to convenience
• Accuracy is patriotic

And for residential use, we’ve found that 31.5″ x 60″ delivers visual impact, mounting flexibility, and design fidelity — all in a form that feels intentional.

Make the Flag Yours — Not Theirs

Choosing a Titus Flag in the 31.5″ x 60″ standard is an act of resistance against commodification, and a reclaiming of symbolic integrity.

You deserve more than a cheap nylon square pretending to be Old Glory.

You deserve a flag that looks right, feels right, and is right.

Ready to Fly It?

We hand-make flags in the 31.5″ x 60″ format from heavyweight and durable blends. Whether you fly it in your yard, on your porch, or indoors — this version honors the proportions America was built on.

Raise the right flag.