How to Draw the Guatemala Flag: 5:8 Ratio, Vertical Bands & Coat of Arms
Construct Guatemala’s flag from the official 5:8 rectangle, divide it into three equal vertical bands and place the national coat of arms correctly in the center.
Start with a 5:8 rectangle
Guatemala’s national flag uses a height-to-length proportion of 5:8. A simple working canvas can be 500 × 800 pixels, 1000 × 1600 pixels, or any equivalent ratio.
Divide the width into three equal bands
Split the flag into three equal vertical sections. The left and right bands are blue, while the center band is white.
Center the national coat of arms
Place the coat of arms at the center of the white band. The emblem includes the quetzal, independence scroll, crossed rifles and swords, and laurel branches.
For accurate reproduction, use official artwork for the coat of arms rather than redrawing its fine details freehand.
Example dimensions
| Flag height | 500 px |
|---|---|
| Flag width | 800 px |
| Each band | 266.67 px wide |
| Emblem position | Centered in middle band |
Drawing FAQ
What is the Guatemala flag ratio?
5:8.
Are the vertical bands equal?
Yes. Each occupies one-third of the flag width.
Where does the coat of arms go?
Centered on the white middle band.
Congress of Guatemala — Decree 104-97
