Energy star makes the following recommendations for ceiling fan diameter.
Standard ceiling fan diameter.
There are cases when you will have a bigger room but due to l shape structure or tight space or false ceiling you might not have the provision to install a fan as big as a standard 56 inches in such cases you can install 2 fans of 42 inches to increase the air circulation in the room and to make it picture perfect.
Use the ceiling fan size chart below to get the best idea of what size you need.
Rooms 76 sq ft 144 sq ft 36 in 42 in.
In the last several years there has been a huge influx of larger diameter residential ceiling fans hit the market and the most popular size is now the 60 ceiling fan but the latest trend is toward very large ceiling fans with blade spans over 60 even as large as 96.
Most ceiling fan sizes are also determined by the room they will be placed in.
Most fans that use 3 4 downrods will slope a maximum of 31 whereas ceiling fans that use 1 2 extension rods will sloped an average of up to 38.
If your room is larger than 12 feet x 12 feet then you should be able to use a standard sized ceiling fan.
However fan downrods can range all the way up to 177 inches depending on the manufacturer.
Standard ceiling fans include a downrod ranging in length from 2 inches to 10 inches which is suitable for standard size rooms with a ceiling height of eight to nine feet.
Standard ceiling fans typically have 50 52 54 or 56 blade spans and are the most popular sized fans used.
To get the most out of a ceiling fan you must first select the right size.
Rooms 144 sq ft 225 sq ft 44 in.
Standard size ceiling fans are between 48 and 56 in diameter large ceiling fans are fans sized 56 and over including 80 84 and 96 ceiling fan sizes inches centimeters.
When deciding between ceiling fan sizes measure the room before you purchase your ceiling fan to ensure you get the size that will be most effective for the space.
The latest trend in ceiling fans is big.
For example a kitchen ceiling fan will be much smaller in blade diameter and length than a ceiling fan for the living room.
Measure from floor to ceiling to determine mount type flush downrod standard for the intended location.
Ceiling fan sizes by room.
Rooms up to 75 sq ft 29 in 36 in.
When you choose a ceiling fan that fits your room size and ceiling height you re going to add an eye catching statement piece to your rooms.
Rooms 225 sq ft 400 sq ft 50 in 54 in.
A decade ago ceiling fans were pretty much only available in 42 48 and 52.
Make sure you keep your room dimensions style expectations and possible obstacles in your room in mind when you go in the showroom and you ll be well on your way to finding the perfect addition to.
