How To Choose The Ceiling Fan Downrod Size For Your Room

First, we'll talk about how a downrod affects the performance of your ceiling fan

First, we'll talk about how a downrod affects the performance of your ceiling fan. The downrod size will have an impact on how much air your fan can move. A larger diameter downrod allows for more air to be moved by the blades of your ceiling fan and thus provides better circulation through out a room. You should also keep in mind that if you choose to use longer than standard length downrods, they may require additional support as they could hit against other fixtures or obstructions within your room such as light fixtures and chandeliers.

Then, we'll help you measure your space to determine which downrod will be best for your specific room

Now that you know the length of your downrod, let's get to measuring the height of your ceiling.

First, figure out where you'd like your lights to hang from. We recommend installing them a few inches above eye level for optimal comfort and safety.

Then, measure from the floor up to wherever it is you want your light fixture(s) to be positioned in relation to the bottom edge of your canopy or medallion (we're going with "medallion" because we're fancy). If this measurement is less than half of what's listed for "Maximum Height" on an individual bulb's packaging then chances are high that it won't fit properly into its socket; if so, try using another bulb instead.

Once all of these measurements have been taken care off with pencil marks on paper or lumber scraps nailed into place around room corners (or whatever else), we'll help guide through next steps before shopping around online!

How to Measure Your Room

To measure your room, you’ll need to measure:

The height of the ceiling medallion (if you have one)

The height of your ceiling from the floor.

The width of your room.

You can find this measurement by using a measuring tape to measure from the top of the canopy to the bottom of the ceiling medallion (if you have one)

To find out what length downrod you need, use a measuring tape to measure from the top of your canopy to the bottom of your ceiling medallion (if you have one). For example, if your ceiling height is 9 feet, then an 18" downrod would be ideal. If it were 9'6″ instead, then a 36" downrod would be best.

If you still can’t get it right on your own, here are some quick guidelines:

A standard 8-foot tall room usually requires an 8-foot long downrod;

A standard 9-foot tall room usually requires a 9-foot long downrod;

The average 10′ high ceiling will work with either an 8′ or 10″ length rod; and finally

A standard 11′ high ceiling will work well with either an 10″ or 12″ length rod

Once you have that number and know your ceiling height, use our chart below to find the right downrod size for your space

You'll need to know your ceiling height and how far away from the wall you want your fixture.

If it's between 8' and 9′:

Get a 6" downrod

If it's between 9′ and 12′:

Get an 18" downrod

If it's between 12′ and 14′:

Height between 8' and 9' – Get a 6" Downrod

If your ceiling height is between 8' and 9', the recommended downrod size is 6". If you get a longer downrod, it can be too high for the fan to sit properly on a flat surface.

If you're installing a ceiling fan in a room between 9' and 12' tall, use an 18" downrod. This will make the fan hang at a comfortable height for most people.

The 18" Downrod is the most common size because it works well with many different kinds of fans, including both small and large ones.

Height between 9' and 12' – Get an 18" Downrod

If you're installing a ceiling fan in a room between 9' and 12' tall, use an 18" downrod. This will make the fan hang at a comfortable height for most people.

The 18" Downrod is the most common size because it works well with many different kinds of fans, including both small and large ones.

Height between 12' and 14′ – Get a 36" Downrod

A downrod size of 36" is the best fit for ceilings from 12' to 14'. This downrod length will allow you to hang your ceiling fan at least 8 inches below the ceiling, and 6 inches below the ceiling if you prefer.

Height between 14′ and 18′ – Get a 48" Downrod

If you have a height between 14' and 18', then we recommend getting a 48" downrod. This size can be used for most ceilings in this range, but it's important to look at how many feet of space you have between your ceiling and the floor. If you're just below 14 feet, then a 48" downrod will fit perfectly for both 14' ceilings and higher. And if your ceiling is exactly 15 feet, then this rod should work as well—just make sure that your light fixture has enough space for wiring behind it so it doesn't hit any walls!

For those who need an even longer rod, we recommend using something like our 52", which is great from 16' up to 18'. It's longer than our standard 48", which means it won't stick out past the edge of your house when installed on top--therefore making it easy to use whenever needed.

Use this guide to find out which downrod is best for your ceiling fan

If you've ever had a ceiling fan in your house, then you know that it's not just about moving air around. It's also about style. A big part of having a nice-looking fan is making sure that it goes with the rest of the room. You can't have a bright yellow or green ceiling fan in your living room if there are mostly white walls and furniture in there (unless, of course, you want to add some color).

Downrods come in many different sizes so that they'll match up with whatever size your ceiling fan is. The most common length for downrods is 8', but they can also be shorter or longer than this depending on how high up on the wall your ceiling fan needs to hang from. The height at which a downrod hangs depends on whether or not you're installing an adjustable mount for your ceiling fan—if this isn't an option for whatever reason (like if there aren't any brackets on top), then make sure that whichever one you buy will fit into place properly before buying anything else!

The best way to pick out what kind of downrod works best for each situation is by measuring them against each other using inches rather than centimeters because it's easier to understand how long something really is when using measurements from feet rather than meters/kilometers like most other countries use today--at least here in America anyway."