Ceiling Fan Downrod Length Chart

You can also refer to the downrod length chart below for additional guidance in selecting the right measurement.

Ceiling fan downrod length chart. 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. 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. This insures the fan passes building code when installed from a standard 8 foot ceiling.

Many ceiling fans include 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. Proper downrod length for higher than normal ceilings. 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.

See below to help calculate the ideal downrod length. Most ceiling fans come ready to install on an 8 ceiling. 9 ft ceiling 6 in downrod. Check the packaging to see if the downrod is included and note the size.

Hunter fans are compatible with single threaded downrods while hunter original fans require a double threaded downrod. For a ceiling below 8 feet we recommend a flushmount or hugger fan. This downrod chart helps us to determine which downrod size you need for your fan based on the height of the ceiling.