How Heavy Should Patio Umbrella Base Be

A good way to determine the minimum weight for your umbrella stand is to multiply the width of your umbrella canopy by 10. For example, for a 7.5′ umbrella we recommend using a 75 lb. umbrella stand; a 9′ umbrella will require at least an 90 lb.

How heavy should my umbrella base be?

Online you will see a common formula to determine out how heavy your umbrella stand should be in relation to your umbrella, simply multiply the width of your umbrella by 10. For example, an umbrella that’s nine feet wide needs a stand that weighs a minimum of 90 pounds when filled.

How do I choose a patio umbrella base?

If you choose an umbrella with a pole diameter of 1.5″, you want the base to diameter to be at least 1.5″ and at the most, . 25″ larger. As a rule of thumb, your base diameter should not be more than . 25″ larger than your umbrella pole.