Energy star makes the following recommendations for ceiling fan diameter.
Standard ceiling fan size.
For example a kitchen ceiling fan will be much smaller in blade diameter and length than a ceiling fan for the living room.
For a large garage with square footage over 400 a great sized fan with a blade span of over 62 inches is recommended.
A decade ago ceiling fans were pretty much only available in 42 48 and 52.
To install a fan of this size in a small room means that you are buying far more air moving capacity than is needed.
As always make sure you properly.
Standard ceiling fans typically have 50 52 54 or 56 blade spans and are the most popular sized fans used.
The latest trend in ceiling fans is big.
Most ceiling fan sizes are also determined by the room they will be placed in.
When deciding between ceiling fan sizes measure the room before you purchase your ceiling fan to ensure you get the size that will be most effective for the space.
Buying a new ceiling fan can sometimes feel overwhelming but with the right help you ll go in feeling confident and prepared.
Fans of this size are most often used in living rooms dining rooms game rooms master bedrooms and the like.
In the last several years there has been a huge influx of larger diameter residential ceiling fans hit the market and the most popular size is now the 60 ceiling fan but the latest trend is toward very large ceiling fans with blade spans over 60 even as large as 96.
A 44 inch ceiling fan for example will move 3 600 to 3 700 cubic feet of air per minute.
Some fans will work in either a ceiling or wall mount installation.
Check the size of the exhaust port on the fan to make sure it fits your ductwork if applicable.
Rooms up to 75 sq ft 29 in 36 in.
When sizing your damp rated ceiling fan for your garage most standard garages will require a large ceiling fan with a blade span of 50 to 60 inches.
When you choose a ceiling fan that fits your room size and ceiling height you re going to add an eye catching statement piece to your rooms.
To get the most out of a ceiling fan you must first select the right size.
Use the ceiling fan size chart below to get the best idea of what size you need.
Determining the correct ceiling fan size for a room is important because fans are meant to move a certain volume of air.
Ceiling fan sizes by room.