American flag template — printable US flag outline
The US flag in official proportions — 13 stripes, a blue union and 50 stars — as a clean outline to color, paint or cut out.
Printing at the exact size
Each shape is drawn so its widest (or tallest) side is exactly the size you pick. In the print dialog choose “Actual size” or “100%” — not “Fit to page”. Small sizes fill the page with copies; large sizes print one per page. Shapes wider than the paper's printable area (for example an 8-inch circle on A4) print as a left and a right half on two pages: cut the first half along the dashed line, lay it on the dashed line of the second page and tape.
About the flag layout
The template follows the official proportions: the flag is 1.9 times as wide as it is tall, the union (the blue field) covers the top seven stripes, and the 50 stars sit in nine rows that alternate between six and five stars. Stripes alternate red and white, starting and ending with red — so the top and bottom stripes are red, seven red and six white in all.
Ideas for the flag template
- Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Flag Day crafts
- Coloring activity for a US history or civics lesson (13 stripes = 13 original colonies, 50 stars = 50 states)
- Fingerprint or tissue-paper flags
- Small flags (2–3 in) on straws or craft sticks
More templates: circle template, star template, heart template, square template, triangle template and the fall leaves template.
Frequently asked questions
How many stripes and stars are on the American flag?
13 stripes (7 red and 6 white) for the original 13 colonies and 50 white stars for the 50 states.
How is the flag size measured?
By its width (the long side). An 8-inch flag is 8 inches wide and about 4.2 inches tall.
Are these templates free for classroom use?
Yes — print as many copies as you like for home, classroom or library use. No sign-up, no watermark.