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CEILING FANS
HOW BIG SHOULD THE FAN BE?
When choosing a ceiling fan, it is important to first identify the area you intend to cool. Always focus a fan
over the spaces people will spend most of their time. As in the example below, this may mean two smaller
fans will be better than one large one. There are some measurements you should take to be sure that you
choose the right size fan, see below for our guidance.
Measure the length and the width
of the room or space and then
multiply e.g. 12ft (3.7m) long by
10ft (3m) wide = 120 square feet.
(11.1m2). Once you know the size
of your space, you can narrow your
search to select size fans. See the
table below for guidance.
Measure the height of your ceiling.
Fans should have a minimum of
7ft (2.1m) clearance between the
bottom of the fan blades and the
floor. Many of our ceiling fans work
with 8ft (2.4m) or 9ft (2.7m) ceilings.
If your ceiling is higher, you will need
an additional down rod.
Bear in mind that all ceiling fans
should have at least 12” (30cm)
clearance from any wall or object.
If you choose to use multiple fans,
make sure there is a distance of at
least 39” (99cm) between the blade
tips of one fan and the next.
Room Size
Room Type
Blade Sweep
Fan Size
90 sq. ft. (8m2)
or less
Small bedroom or office, galley kitchen, outdoor
applications
15” to 42” (38 - 107cm)
S
90 - 100 sq.ft
(8 - 9m2)
Over a kitchen table, large walk–in closet, laundry
room, small screened-in porch, outdoor applications
44” to 48” (112 - 122cm)
M
100 - 200 sq. ft
(9 - 19m2)
Bedroom, larger kitchen, formal dining room,
outdoor applications
50” to 54” (127 - 137cm)
M
200 – 300 sq. ft
(19 - 27.87m2)
Great room, Large outdoor patio, Master suite,
outdoor applications
56” to 65” (142 - 165cm) or multiple
fans
L
Over 300 sq. ft
(27.87m2)
Lobbies, Restaurants, Large open spaces
Over 65” (165cm +) or multiple fans
XL
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