Ceiling Fan Downrod Length Chart

For a ceiling below 8 feet we recommend a flushmount or hugger fan.

Ceiling fan downrod length chart. 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. However for extra tall ceilings you may need a longer downrod than provided. 9 ft ceiling 6 in downrod.

Proper downrod length for higher than normal ceilings. Made for rooms with high ceilings typically 8 feet or higher. This is a fan without a downrod. You can also refer to the downrod length chart below for additional guidance in selecting the right measurement.

For taller ceilings many fan manufacturers suggest dropping a ceiling fan all the way down to 8 to 9 feet from floor level. Many ceiling fans include a downrod. 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.

This downrod chart helps us to determine which downrod size you need for your fan based on the height of the ceiling. Check the packaging to see if the downrod is included and note the size. See below to help calculate the ideal downrod length.