Before we get into the details let s take a look at how ceiling fan sizes are determined.
Ceiling fan size in inches.
This is called the sweep or the blade span of the fan.
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.
To choose the right size ceiling fan for a room you ll need to know the square footage of the room.
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.
Most ceiling fans are between 42 and 48 inches in size and that they work well for spaces from 75 to 175 square feet.
A decade ago ceiling fans were pretty much only available in 42 48 and 52.
This includes large bathrooms large bedrooms medium sized living rooms and kitchens.
For a large garage with square footage over 400 a great sized fan with a blade span of over 62 inches is recommended.
Ceiling fans come in a wide range of blade spans from small mini fans with a blade span of 18 inches up to large ceiling fans with a 68 inch blade span.
If the room is 75 square feet or smaller your ceiling fan should be 36 inches or less in diameter.
Measure the room s length and width then multiply them together.
When you go ceiling fan shopping you will notice that the size of the fan is measured in inches.
36 48 and so on.
And beyond we even offer fans with an expansive 99 inch blade span.
Ceiling fans between 42 and 48 inches.