What length downrod should I use with my ceiling fan?
A general formula for calculating downrod length is the following: ceiling height in feet minus 9′ = downrod length. This formula is based on the fan-to-floor distance of 8 feet plus 1 foot for the dimension of the fan. So if your ceiling height is 12 feet, you need a 3 foot downrod in order to properly position the fan 8 feet from the floor.
• A general formula for calculating downrod length is the following: ceiling height in feet minus 9′ = downrod length. This formula is based on the fan-to-floor distance of 8 feet plus 1 foot for the dimension of the fan. So if your ceiling height is 12 feet, you need a 3 foot downrod in order to properly position the fan 8 feet from the floor.