37" to 48"

Small ceiling fans
37" to 48" Fans (10 x 10 Rooms): Small Bedrooms, Kitchens, Hallways, Breakfast Nooks

Ceiling Fan Tip: Medium sized ceiling fans come in sizes from 42 inches to 48 inches and are perfect for smaller rooms such as kids rooms, quest bedrooms, and larger bathrooms. For rooms that are less than 10 x 10 or less, this is a good sized ceiling fan. However, keep in mind that most 42 inch ceiling fans will have smaller motors with a flatter blade pitch, so they may not move as much air as a standard sized fan. If you are unsure if a 42 inch or 48 inch sized fan is too small for your room, or you just want to make sure you get enough air movement, it is not wrong to use a 50 inch or 52 inch sized fan in a 10 x 10 room providing you choose a fan that blends in with the ceiling. Particularly if the room you are installing the ceiling fan in is open to an ajoining room. Read more about Choosing the Correct Size Fan on our ceiling fan sizes page.

Ceiling Fan Size Chart

ROOM	CFM	FAN SIZE
6' x 6'	3,000 - 4,500	24" to 36"
10' x 10'	4,000 - 5,500	37" to 48"
12' x 12'	6,200 - 7,500	49" to 56"
15' x 15'	7,000 - 9,000	60" to 72"
Larger	9,000 - 11,000	Over 72"

What Size Fan Do I Need? BIGGER IS BETTER: The main cooling effect is felt from directly beneath a ceiling fan and drops off dramatically within about 1 foot from the blades. If the fan is in the middle of the room with seating off to the side, use as large a fan as you can handle that has the highest wind speed (refer to our MPH ratings). If the seating is directly beneath the fan, use a fan large enough to cover the seating area. Read more about: "How To Choose The Right Size Ceiling Fan" or Talk To A Ceiling Fan Expert: 1-800-201-1193.