Umbrella Styles and Size

Umbrella has many styles, like kids umbrellas, ladies umbrellas, golf umbrellas, men’s umbrellas, beach umbrellas, patio umbrellas, clear umbrellas, inverted umbrellas, you can find more detail from our website.

and the below is the umbrella size for your references:

Umbrella size:

Generally, to determine the size of any type of umbrella, you need to understand how it is measured.

1.Rain Umbrella Sizes

The purpose of the rain umbrella is to protect the user from rain.
Rain umbrella is including stick umbrella and folding umbrella.

When an umbrella is open, there is the Arc, Radius and the Diameter measurement.
Usually, Arc size is used for the USA market, and radius size is used for any other market.

The Arc measures from the end of one rib to the end of the opposite rib on the external part of the umbrella.

Radius measures from open the umbrella then measure from one tip of one side then over the top to the tip of the other side.

While the diameter of an umbrella measures in a straight line from one end of the umbrella to the end in the internal part of the umbrella. The diameter is always smaller than the arc dimensions.

The umbrella length is the combination of the shaft and handles size altogether.

This measurement determines how compact the umbrella is. Which can affect how you store the umbrella or carry it around.

A rain umbrella with a radius size below 23 inches will be capable of protecting one person from the rain effectively. more than 23 inches is for more than one person.

Stick rain umbrella ARC size ranges from 32 inches, 34 inches, 38 inches, 42 inches, 46 inches, 50 inches, 54 inches,60 inches,62 inches,68 inches, and up to 72 inches.

However, folding rain umbrella ARC size can range from 41 inches, 42 inches, 44 inches, 46 inches, and 56 inches.

In conclusion, the umbrella size is important to know, because it helps you know if it serves the purpose that you need the umbrella for. It also helps with easy storage and convenience when moving around. There is a general standard that can serve as a guide for umbrella sizes below for adults children and golf.

Children Umbrellas Size:
on the other hand, children umbrellas are under 16 to 21 inches in radius. This size makes it easy for children to carry around without it being a burden to them.

Adult Umbrellas Size :
umbrellas that measure between 21 inches to 23 inches in radius are suitable for adults.

Golf Umbrellas Size:
golf umbrellas are bigger than normal umbrellas, the size is from 27 inches to 37.5 inches in radius.
the detailed dimensions are as follows showing the comparisons in feet and centimeter.

2.Beach Umbrellas size:

The beach umbrella size is larger than most umbrellas. There are the beach umbrellas that need beach umbrella poles.

A 6-7 feet beach umbrella will require a 1.25 inches diameter beach pole. The 6-7 feet beach umbrella will accommodate two people. This size usually weighs between 4 to 6 pounds.

A 7 to 13 feet beach umbrella will accommodate 4 people sitting upright and two people reclining or lying down. This size can weigh between 6 to 14 pounds.
For the 7 to 9 feet beach umbrella, you will require a pole of 1.25 inches or up to 1.5 inches. There are umbrella mounts or sand anchors which must be 1.37 inches thick to carry umbrellas within the 7 to 13 feet range.
Really large beach umbrellas can weigh up to 16 pounds depending on the umbrella material. This size of beach umbrella can comfortably shade up to 6-8 people. In this case, a wooden pole is preferable to be able to handle the weight of the beach umbrella. A wooden pole usually comes in 1-2 inch diameter, which can fit almost any size of beach umbrella anchors.
The Non –commercial beach umbrella poles are 72 inches for a beach umbrella size of between 6 to 6.f feet umbrella. For the8 feet beach umbrella, you will need a beach umbrella pole of about 86 inches.

3.Patio umbrellas size:

Patio umbrellas are used for protection of people and outdoor furnitures like tables and chairs. The right patio umbrella size can be determined by the size of the tables and chairs that they cover. It is important that the Patio umbrella is bigger than the table size so as to offer adequate protection to those under it.
A patio umbrella should have at least two feet overhang on both sides of the table. Generally, Patio umbrellas begin from 6 feet in diameter and above
Round or Octagonal-shaped Patio Umbrella
For example, a 6-8 feet diameter patio umbrella, it will ideally cover a 2-4 person table with the table diameter being 3-4 feet.
Rectangular or oval dining sets that sit more people should have larger Patio umbrella size. An 11 to 13 feet Patio umbrella can cover an 8-9 feet table which can sit a maximum of 8 people.
Rectangular-shaped Patio Umbrellas
These rectangularly shaped patio umbrellas usually have a larger span and coverage than the octagonal ones. the Standard size of a rectangular patio size is 8 feet by 10 feet which can adequately cover a 6-foot long table.
10 feet by 13 feet rectangular patio umbrella will be perfect with a 9 feet long table which will accommodate a maximum number of ten people.
Square Patio Umbrellas
Because of the square shape of the patio umbrella, it may not cover a rectangular patio table well. Except it is doubled in size, that is using two square patio umbrella for one rectangular patio table.

The overview for Patio umbrella sizes：

The base of the Patio umbrellas also relates to the sizes as well. Find below the recommended umbrella base for the related patio umbrella sizes and the size of the table

Umbrellas that are up to 10 feet are considered commercial grade patio or sidewalk umbrellas. They may require commercial fittings and standards.