Matching Ceiling Fan Size to Room Size
To deliver optimal air movement , a ceiling fan’s size and power must suit the room’s size. A fan’s blade span and rotation speed work together to move a certain amount of air in a certain span of time. The measurement is expressed as CFM—cubic feet per minute.
Calculating the room's area is the primary step in determining the appropriate size of ceiling fan needed for the space. The simplest method is to multiply the length of the room by its width to get a square footage figure. • Rooms less than 75 square feet in area need a fan blade span of 29 to 36 inches, generating about 1,000 CFM. • Rooms 76 to 144 square feet in area need a fan blade span of 36 to 44 inches, generating 1,000-3,000 CFM. • Rooms 145 to 225 square feet in area need a fan blade span of 44 to 54 inches, generating 1,600-4,500 CFM. • Rooms 226 to 400 square feet in area need a fan blade span of 50 to 72 inches, generating 2,300-6,500 CFM. • Rooms greater than 400 square feet in area may need multiple fans with blade spans of 54 to 72 inches, generating 5,500-13,500 CFM each. MEASURING CEILING HEIGHT will help you determine the type of ceiling fan installation needed. Ideal positioning reserves seven feet between the ceiling fan blades and the room floor. • Standard ceiling heights of eight or nine feet usually require low-profile, flush-mount or ceiling-hugger fan styles. • Ceiling heights above nine feet usually entail a downrod. • High-sloping ceilings may require a sloping mount with a downrod.
FLOW INTO FALL WITH COBURN’S Choosing the right fan for the living spaces of your home can help keep heating and cooling costs in line and make your home a cleaner, more comfortable place to live. Visit the Coburn’s Kitchen & Bath Showroom nearest you, and let us help you find your perfect ceiling fan match.
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