Recommended Ceiling Fan Size

For higher ceilings an extension rod will lower the fan to optimal position within the room about eight or nine feet off the floor.

Recommended ceiling fan size. In terms of sizing your ceiling fan for your bedroom there are two common size options for bedrooms. 400 square feet or less work best with medium ceiling fans that range from 48 inches to 54 inches. A small 10 x 10 room could accommodate a 48 to 72 fan.

For these we recommend 50 to 58 ceiling fans. For adequate air circulation the fan blades should hang 8 inches or more from the ceiling. Energy star makes the following recommendations for ceiling fan diameter.

Generally you should go for a 42 inch blade for 100 square feet or less up to 50 inches for rooms between 100 and 150 square feet 52 to 60 inch blades for 150 to 300 square foot rooms or a fan. Available in lengths from 12 to 72 inches extension rods are. 40 to 48 ceiling fans fans for standard rooms.

Conversely spaces in the home with limited ceiling to floor height think bedrooms offices breakfast nooks etc require a low profile or flushmount ceiling fan. Ceiling fan mounting type in addition to ceiling fan sizes the mounting type you choose is extremely important. For safety the bottom of the fan needs to be at least 7 feet above the floor.

Medium diameter fan sizes are ideal of living rooms bedrooms and kitchens. Would we then recommend a 72 fan for this room. Leave at least 2 or 3 feet of space between the end of the fan blade to the closest wall to determine the largest size fan you can put in a room 3 feet for ceilings 9 feet or less 2 feet for higher ceilings.

If you have a regular sized bedroom of 144 to 225 square feet then a medium ceiling fan with a blade span of 44 to 50 inches will be a great fit. Rooms up to 75 sq ft 29 in 36 in rooms 76 sq ft 144 sq ft 36 in 42 in rooms 144 sq ft 225 sq ft 44 in rooms 225 sq ft 400 sq ft 50 in 54 in. Standard rooms vary from 10 x 10 to 16 x 16 100 to 256 sq ft and include large bedrooms living rooms and large kitchens.