Correct Ceiling Fan Size

These fans fit nicely into tiny spaces.

Correct ceiling fan size.

The american lighting association recommends the following guidelines for room and ceiling fan size. Ceiling fans only cost pennies to run when compared to air conditioners allowing you to increase the temperature on your thermostat and save money on your monthly electric bill. 12 feet x 12 feet 144 square feet. Determining the correct ceiling fan size for a room is important because fans are meant to move a certain volume of air.

Rooms 76 sq ft 144 sq ft 36 in 42 in. Measure the length and width of the room and then multiply the two measurements to find the square footage e g. It can also save you money. A room with up to 75 square feet can accommodate fans in the 29 to 36 inch range.

Ceiling fan size is measured from blade tip to blade tip. The right size ceiling fan will do more than just keep you cool. Rooms up to 75 sq ft 29 in 36 in. To get the most out of a ceiling fan you must first select the right size.

Energy star makes the following recommendations for ceiling fan diameter. To install a fan of this size in a small room means that you are buying far more air moving capacity than is needed. And beyond we even offer fans with an expansive 99 inch blade span. For very small areas such as nooks stairwells laundry rooms walk in closets or small bathrooms we recommend 29 to 36 ceiling fans.

A 44 inch ceiling fan for example will move 3 600 to 3 700 cubic feet of air per minute. To determine which size ceiling fan you need use the guidelines below or review our ceiling fan sizing guide. Rooms 144 sq ft 225 sq ft 44 in. First find the square footage of the room.

Rooms 225 sq ft 400 sq ft 50 in 54 in. Fans for very small rooms or spaces. Ceiling fans come in a wide range of blade spans from small mini fans with a blade span of 18 inches up to large ceiling fans with a 68 inch blade span.