Ceiling Fans for Medium-Sized Rooms These dimensions are typical of a standard bedroom or kitchen — both of which can become quickly uncomfortable if there isn't enough air circulation. We recommend a ceiling fan with a blade span of 52- to 60-inches to ensure optimal airflow.
Medium: If your room is up to 12' x 14', stick with a fan that is 42" – 54" in diameter. Medium rooms include bedrooms and dining rooms. Large: A room that is up to 18' x 20' should feature ceiling fan sizes 52" – 60" in diameter. This includes family rooms and large bedrooms.
As a general guide: Small bedrooms (up to 75 square feet) can benefit from 29-36 inches fans. Medium bedrooms (76-144 square feet) find comfort with fans between 36 and 42 inches. Larger bedrooms (145-225 square feet) can accommodate fans up to 50 inches for optimal airflow.
Recommended fan size
A 36” ceiling fan will cool a room with an area of 144 square feet. A 42” ceiling fan will cool a room with an area of 225 square feet. A 52” ceiling fan will cool a room with an area of 325 square feet.
One of the biggest advantages of having a ceiling fan in the bedroom is comfort control. Ceiling fans are designed to circulate the air. When air isn't circulating, the bedroom feels stuffy and uncomfortable. A ceiling fan pushes that stagnant air through the room, creating a more comfortable space.
A small ceiling fan in a large room will have to work twice as hard to cool you off, which will result in the motor burning out quickly. A large ceiling fan in a small room will create an uncomfortable amount of airflow.
A ceiling fan that's too big will overpower the room's design and visually pull the ceiling downwards; a fan that's too small won't properly circulate the air. Follow these ceiling fan size guidelines for the right proportions.
Both types of fans circulate air evenly throughout the room. However, there are some differences between them. Four-blade fans tend to move more air than three-bladed ones, so they are generally quieter. They also provide more airflow, which means they cool down faster.
Fans typically use 55 to 100 watts, depending on their size, with a 48-inch ceiling fan wattage using 75 watts. However, this number may differ due to the following circumstances: Ceiling fan brand. The measurement of your ceiling fan.
These dimensions are typical of a standard bedroom or kitchen — both of which can become quickly uncomfortable if there isn't enough air circulation. We recommend a ceiling fan with a blade span of 52- to 60-inches to ensure optimal airflow.
Remember, a well-designed 3-blade fan can deliver impressive airflow, while a 5-blade fan with a less powerful motor might be quieter or more efficient. More blades aren't necessarily better.
Place the fan close to the room's center to ensure balanced airflow. Divide the space into distinct sections for irregularly shaped rooms or large areas. Install appropriately sized fans in each section to provide adequate coverage.
Ceiling Fan Size Chart: Room Size To Fan Diameter Ratio
Up to 75 square feet: 29–36 inches. 76–144 square feet: 36–42 inches. 144–225 square feet: 44–50 inches. 225–400 square feet: 50–54 inches.
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Larger blades and steeper pitches can increase airflow but may consume more energy. When selecting a fan based on the provided sizing guidelines, keep in mind that the blade size is typically proportional to the overall fan size, and the pitch is the angle at which the blades are tilted.
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Five-blade fans can often push more air than a three-blade fan due to the fact that they have a larger total surface area of blades. The larger the surface area of the blades, the more sweeping area the fan has. However, if a three-blade fan had larger blades than a five-blade fan, it would be able to move more air.
Ceiling Fans Between 52” and 56”
These the most commont size of ceiling fans, meaning they're better for spaces between 144 and 300 square feet.
For rooms up to 12' x 12'
Use 42" - 48" ceiling fans.
Great rooms
Over 400 square feet work well with large ceiling fans 56 inches or larger. Large diameter ceiling fans are ideal for open-concept living areas or lofts with ample space.
If you install a fan that's too small for your room, it won't circulate air effectively to make the room feel cool. Alternatively, installing a ceiling fan that's too large for your room could overpower the space.
A large ceiling fan in a small room will create a massive amount of airflow and will ultimately be unsafe. So choose a ceiling fan that is proportional to the room size.