Ceiling Fan Downrod Length Chart

This is a fan without a downrod.

Ceiling fan downrod length chart.

For a ceiling below 8 feet we recommend a flushmount or hugger fan. However for extra tall ceilings you may need a longer downrod than provided. This keeps the fan at least 7 above the floor and still provides for good air flow. Ceiling height in feet minus 9 includes the fan height downrod length for example if your ceiling is 12 high you will need a 3 downrod to ensure the fan is positioned at the proper height.

Most ceiling fans come ready to install on an 8 ceiling. This insures the fan passes building code when installed from a standard 8 foot ceiling. Many ceiling fans include a downrod. You can also refer to the downrod length chart below for additional guidance in selecting the right measurement.

Proper downrod length for higher than normal ceilings. This downrod chart helps us to determine which downrod size you need for your fan based on the height of the ceiling. 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. Check the packaging to see if the downrod is included and note the size.

See below to help calculate the ideal downrod length. 9 ft ceiling 6 in 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.