Parasol base for a 2m umbrella
Updated: 22.10.2026
The canopy has arrived, the photo showed a foot, and the box did not. A parasol base for a 2m umbrella is the second purchase on almost every patio listing in this comparison, and the kilogram printed on a fillable base is easy to misread. You need a weight that matches an open site or a table, a fill that reaches that weight, and a collar that fits the pole. This page uses retailer guides and the amazon.co.uk listings captured on 19 October 2026 in the [200 cm parasol comparison](/hub/sun-shades/200cm-parasol). It is not a lab test and not a wind certificate.
The canopy has arrived, the photo showed a foot, and the box did not.
The canopy has arrived, the photo showed a foot, and the box did not. A parasol base for a 2m umbrella is the second purchase on almost every patio listing in this comparison, and the kilogram printed on a fillable base is easy to misread. You need a weight that matches an open site or a table, a fill that reaches that weight, and a collar that fits the pole. This page uses retailer guides and the amazon.co.uk listings captured on 19 October 2026 in the 200 cm parasol comparison. It is not a lab test and not a wind certificate.
Our top picks
| Badge | Product | How it stands | Stated size | Canopy shape | Note | Price | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall |  VOUNOT VOUNOT 2 m tilt with ground anchor | Spiral ground anchor | Title 2 m; table 410 cm | Round | 6.4 | about £23.99 | View offer |
 Cressi Cressi Sunshell Ø 200 cm | Not stated | Ø 200 cm | Round | 8.4 | about £49.99 | View offer | |
| Preis-Tipp |  VOUNOT VOUNOT 200 x 125 cm balcony parasol | Cover only, base not stated | 200 x 125 cm | Rectangular | 8.0 | about £33.36 | View offer |
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Why the weights do not match
Three UK retailers publish a band for a canopy around 2 m, and they do not publish the same band. Christow’s own 2 m bullets say about 11 kg when the pole goes through a table and about 25 kg when the parasol stands free. Plia’s freestanding minimums are heavier: 20 kg or more under 2 m, and 30 kg or more for 2 m to 2.5 m. Umbrella Heaven, writing about their own 2 m parasol, says 15 kg to 25 kg through a table and 25 kg to 40 kg freestanding. None of those figures is a British Standard. On an open lawn or a windy corner, use the heavier end, which on these three guides means something nearer 30 kg to 40 kg freestanding. With the pole through a heavy table, the lower band is the one those retailers describe, and it is still a base.
Through a table is lighter, not baseless
A table hole feels like a base because the pole looks trapped. Country Living and Plia both say it is not. The hole stops the pole wandering sideways. It does not stop the canopy lifting the pole out. Christow’s 11 kg with a table is their light figure, not a permission to use the table alone.
Tighten the grip screw until the pole will not rise when you tug it. One crank leaflet asks for at least 40 cm of pole inside the stand. That length is that maker’s instruction, not a measurement of these parasols. Opening and closing, once the base is on, is on the how to put up a garden parasol page.
Sand, water and the number on the box
The kilogram on a fillable base is the filled weight. An empty shell that says 25 kg does not weigh 25 kg in the box. Water is the convenient fill and the lighter one. Sand is heavier for the same volume, so a water fill can fall short of the number on the lid. A half-full base lands under every band on this page.
The collar has to match the pole. Retailer guides talk about 38 mm and 48 mm, and none of the six listings prints a pole diameter, so measure before you buy. A base that almost fits will still let the pole lift.
Spike, half base, and this comparison
The yellow VOUNOT at £23.99 includes a spiral ground anchor for sand, grass or soil, not a collar base for decking. One UK reviewer who used it in the garden bought a separate heavy base. The title says 2 m while the specification table says 410 cm, so do not buy a base for a 4.1 m canopy on the strength of that field.
Every other kept listing leaves the stand out. The Cressi included-components line is one umbrella. The grey VOUNOT at £33.36 includes a cover, and the canopy is the 200 x 125 cm rectangle. Christow wants a flat-backed base at 15 kg or more for a half parasol, because a round base will not sit flush to a wall. The Sekey reviews say a foot in the photo did not arrive. Whether 2 m was the right canopy is on the 2 m parasol buying guide.
A heavy base is not a licence to leave the canopy open in a gale. Close it when the wind rises and overnight. The non-obvious risk under the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 is tip-over.
Common questions
How many kilograms does a 2 m parasol need?
There is no single UK figure. The three retailer bands above do not match. Treat each number as that seller’s rule of thumb. On an open site, use the heavier end rather than an average.
Is it lighter if the pole goes through a table?
Yes, on those same guides, and it is not zero. The table hole is not a base. You still need weight and a collar that grips. Christow’s lower figure of about 11 kg is the with-table number, not a reason to skip the stand.
Should I fill the base with sand or water?
Use whichever fill reaches the kilogram printed on the base, which is the filled weight, not the empty shell. Sand is heavier than water in the same volume, so a water fill can leave you short of the number on the lid. If you need to know, weigh it.
What if I do not know the pole diameter?
Measure it. Patio guides talk about 38 mm and 48 mm collars, and none of the listings in this comparison states a diameter. A base that is close will not grip. Take a ruler to the lower tube before you order.
Can a heavy base stay open in a gale?
No. The top of these bands, about 40 kg on Umbrella Heaven’s own 2 m sheet, is a retailer rule of thumb for ordinary use, not a storm rating. Close and tie the canopy overnight and in gusts. A base reduces tip-over. It does not make the cloth safe to leave up.
Related pages
Sources
Public UK sources and the amazon.co.uk listings compared on this page. Listings captured 19 October 2026. Updated 22.10.2026.
- NHS: sunscreen and sun safety (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- GOV.UK: ultraviolet radiation FAQ (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- GOV.UK: General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- Plot & Patio: parasol size, base and UV (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- Plia: choosing a parasol base (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- Umbrella Heaven: 2 m garden parasol (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- Country Living: garden parasols and bases (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- Christow 2 m tilting parasol on amazon.co.uk (retrieved 22.10.2026)