Ceiling fan sizes by room.
Ceiling fan size to room size.
Most ceiling fan sizes are also determined by the room they will be placed in.
Choose the largest fan with the highest wind speed that will fit into the space without overwhelming it visually.
Would we then recommend a 72 fan for this room.
Fans for very small rooms or spaces.
You will want to check your fan to ensure that its cfm rating is anywhere between 1 600 and 4 500.
Because most ceiling fans on the market are in this size category you have your greatest range of style options with this fan size.
Use lny s ceiling fan size guide to help determine the correct fan for your room or space.
In terms of sizing your ceiling fan for your bedroom there are two common size options for bedrooms.
For rooms 75 square feet or smaller your ceiling fan should be 36 inches 91 4 cm or less in diameter.
In rooms larger than 10 x 10 leave 2 to 3 feet from the blades to the shortest wall to determine the largest size we would recommend visually.
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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.
Most ceiling fans are between 42 and 48 inches in size and that they work well for spaces from 75 to 175 square feet.
For very small areas such as nooks stairwells laundry rooms walk in closets or small bathrooms we recommend 29 to 36 ceiling fans.
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.
For example a kitchen ceiling fan will be much smaller in blade diameter and length than a ceiling fan for the living room.
Based on this new trend we recommend this.
For rooms between 75 and 144 square feet your ceiling fan should have a diameter of 36 to 42 inches.
Use the ceiling fan size chart below to get the best idea of what size you need.
Ceiling fan size is measured from blade tip to blade tip.
A small 10 x 10 room could accommodate a 48 to 72 fan.
This includes large bathrooms large bedrooms medium sized living rooms and kitchens.
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Length of longest wall is 12 to 15 feet your fan width or blade span should be 40 to 48 inches length of longest wall is more than 15 feet your fan width or blade span should be 52 inches or more.
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.
As always make sure you properly measure the area where you will be placing your fan to make the best purchase decision.
Ceiling fan mounting type in addition to ceiling fan sizes the mounting type you choose is extremely important.
