Ceiling fan size is easy to measure.
If you want to add a ceiling fan for your room, it's important to know what size you need. Ceiing fans are easy to mount an install and come in a wide variety of colors and styles. The larger your room, the larger your fan should be. According to Energy Star, a room of 225 to 400 square feet should have a fan 50 to 54 inches. Ceiling fans are measured by their blade span.
Instructions
1. Set up your ladder directly below the center of your ceiling fan. Have someone hold the ladder so it will be more secure.
2. Hold one end of the tape measure on the very end of one of the blades of the fan. You may need someone to hold this in place while you run the tape measure to the other side.
3. Pull the tape measure out to the blade directly across from the one you just measured. If the fan has an odd number of blades, measure from the outside tip of one blade to the center of the fan. Double the measurement to get the width of the fan.
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