Use a standard measuring tape.
How to determine ceiling fan size for bedroom.
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.
If it has an odd.
A room with up to 75 square feet can.
To meet building codes the bottom of the fan should be at least seven feet off the floor.
For safety the bottom of the fan needs to be at least 7 feet above the floor.
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 adequate air circulation the fan blades should hang 8 inches or more from the ceiling.
Up to 75 sq.
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.
Measure the length and width of your room then simply multiply the measurements together.
This will give you the square footage of your room.
Would we then recommend a 72 fan for this room.
The american lighting association suggests the following guidelines.
When looking at the diameter of different brands of fan you may find the diameter of its span listed as its.
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.
Calculate the full blade span.
This includes large bathrooms large bedrooms medium sized living rooms and kitchens.
Ceiling fan blades range from 29 inches to 54 inches.
Because most ceiling fans on the market are in this size category you have your greatest range of style options with this fan size.
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.
Sizing your ceiling fan based on room size.
Room size fan size.
The american lighting association recommends the following guidelines for room and ceiling fan size.
A small 10 x 10 room could accommodate a 48 to 72 fan.
36 inches or smaller.
Size your fan to the room blade spans range from 24 to 80 inches.
Eight to nine feet will allow for optimal circulation.
Count the number of blades some fans have three and some have four blades.