Ceiling Fan Downrod Length Chart

For example if your ceiling is 12 feet high and your ceiling fan is 12 inches in height you will need a 24 inch downrod to mount the ceiling fan between eight and nine feet above the floor.

Ceiling fan downrod length chart.

Most ceiling fans come ready to install on an 8 ceiling. Check the packaging to see if the downrod is included and note the size. See below to help calculate the ideal downrod length. For a ceiling below 8 feet we recommend a flushmount or hugger fan.

For taller ceilings many fan manufacturers suggest dropping a ceiling fan all the way down to 8 to 9 feet from floor level. You can also refer to the downrod length chart below for additional guidance in selecting the right measurement. Hunter fans are compatible with single threaded downrods while hunter original fans require a double threaded downrod. This downrod chart helps us to determine which downrod size you need for your fan based on the height of the ceiling.

This is a fan without a downrod. If your ceiling is at least 8 high you may want to consider a fan with a short downrod rather than a flush mounted fan. This keeps the fan at least 7 above the floor and still provides for good air flow. Proper downrod length for higher than normal ceilings.

However for extra tall ceilings you may need a longer downrod than provided. 9 ft ceiling 6 in downrod. Made for rooms with high ceilings typically 8 feet or higher.