This ceiling fan size reference table shows the recommended fan span for a range of room area values. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Ceiling Fan Size Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Room area | Recommended fan span |
|---|---|
| 25 sq ft | 36 |
| 50 sq ft | 36 |
| 75 sq ft | 36 |
| 100 sq ft | 48 |
| 150 sq ft | 54 |
| 200 sq ft | 54 |
| 300 sq ft | 60 |
| 500 sq ft | 60 |
| 700 sq ft | 60 |
| 1,000 sq ft | 60 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your room area and read across to the recommended fan span. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Ceiling Fan Size Calculator for a precise answer.
Need a value that is not in the table? — the Ceiling Fan Size Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.
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