40 to 48 ceiling fans fans for standard rooms.
Determine proper ceiling fan size.
To determine the square footage of the room or the area multiply the length of the room in feet by the width of the room in feet.
Would we then recommend a 72 fan for this room.
Choose the right ceiling fan downrod length what size downrod does my room need.
If it has an even number of blades measure your fan from the tip of one blade to the tip of the blade directly opposite it.
To get the most out of a ceiling fan you must first select the right size.
If it has an odd.
To determine the room size just multiply the length of the room in feet by the width of the room because it provides an accurate representation of the amount of space to keep you cool.
This is called the sweep or the blade span of the fan.
For rooms 75 square feet or smaller your ceiling fan should be 36 inches 91 4 cm or less in diameter.
Rooms 144 sq ft 225 sq ft 44 in.
Rooms 225 sq ft 400 sq ft 50 in 54 in.
Calculate the full blade span.
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.
When you go ceiling fan shopping you will notice that the size of the fan is measured in inches.
The total you receive from this calculation is the size of your room in square feet.
For these we recommend 50 to 58 ceiling fans.
A small 10 x 10 room could accommodate a 48 to 72 fan.
36 48 and so on.
Count the number of blades some fans have three and some have four blades.
Choosing the right ceiling fan downrod length and how high to hang your ceiling fan is important since proper placement affects optimum air flow safety and the look of your room.
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.
For rooms between 75 and 144 square feet your ceiling fan should have a diameter of 36 to 42 inches.
Rooms up to 75 sq ft 29 in 36 in.
The size of a ceiling fan is determined by the size of the room or the area which you are looking to cool.
For safety the bottom of the fan needs to be at least 7 feet above the floor.
Use a standard measuring tape.
There are two ways to determine this number and it depends on the number of blades on the fan.
The ideal size of the fan depends on the size of the room.
Rooms 76 sq ft 144 sq ft 36 in 42 in.
For larger rooms like living rooms and dining areas it is better to fix the fan with 120 mm blade span.
For larger rooms with a square footage around 225 a 50 to 54 inch 130 to 140 cm blade.
