For smaller spaces or some types of tables, small patio umbrellas are often the best choice. While a typical market umbrella is 9 feet in diameter, a smaller market umbrella is typically 7.5 feet or smaller, with a good variety in the 6 foot size. Smaller than that is very difficult to find. In these smaller sizes both square and the typical 8 rib varieties of umbrella are available. Here are examples of 6 foot diameter and 7.5 foot market umbrellas.

Smaller patio umbrellas offer several advantages over larger varieties. They tend to be lighter, making them easier to handle, whether moving them or opening or closing the canopy. They have less area, and thus tend to be less affected by the wind. Especially when placed in a standard sized stand, the smaller umbrella will be more stable. Finally, for a smaller sized patio, a 6 patio umbrella or 7 ft market umbrella will simply fit the space better and not dominate all the other furniture and accessories as a very large umbrella might. Please keep in mind, though, that small patio umbrellas do provide less shade than the larger 9 foot variety.

Typical patio umbrellas are 9 feet in diameter. Anything smaller than that can be considered to be a small market umbrella. 6 foot is a typical size for smaller umbrellas, such as the following items.

4.5, 6.5, 7, 7.5, and 8 foot models can also be found. Perhaps surprisingly, 9 foot models are sometimes cheaper than the smaller models, probably because the larger umbrellas are more common.

Hope this helps you in your search for a small market umbrella.

An 11 ft patio umbrella provides a substantial amount of shade and looks great. Well constructed umbrellas of this size can be quite heavy, and given their large surface area they will need a large and heavy base to stop the wind from blowing them over. An example of an 11 ft patio umbrella is shown below.

Big market umbrellas such as these make an impressive addition to a patio or back yard. This post may be of interest to those looking for 11 patio umbrella.