Ceiling Fan Downrod Length Chart

Made for rooms with high ceilings typically 8 feet or higher.

Ceiling fan downrod length chart.

This insures the fan passes building code when installed from a standard 8 foot ceiling. You can also refer to the downrod length chart below for additional guidance in selecting the right measurement. For a ceiling below 8 feet we recommend a flushmount or hugger fan. Proper downrod length for higher than normal ceilings.

Many ceiling fans include a downrod. This downrod chart helps us to determine which downrod size you need for your fan based on the height of the ceiling. Most ceiling fans come ready to install on an 8 ceiling. See below to help calculate the ideal downrod length.

However for extra tall ceilings you may need a longer downrod than provided. 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 is a fan without a downrod. Check the packaging to see if the downrod is included and note the size.

This keeps the fan at least 7 above the floor and still provides for good air flow. Hunter fans are compatible with single threaded downrods while hunter original fans require a double threaded downrod. 9 ft ceiling 6 in downrod.