2 to size a chandelier as the focal point of any other space such as foyers living rooms etc measure the length and width of your room then add those figures together.
Chandelier inches above dining room table.
All of these are factors in determining what should be the correct mounting height.
There is a standard height to hang a chandelier over a dining room table.
1 chandeliers above dining room tables should have a diameter of 1 2 to 2 3 the width of the table.
For example if the dining room table was 48 wide x 60 long the chandelier that is 24 to 36 in diameter would be an appropriate size to compliment the table.
Measure ceiling to table to determine chain length.
It depends on the size of the table the diameter and height of the fixture and the height of the ceiling.
This range assumes you have an 8 foot ceiling.
If the ceiling is higher the recommended standard is to raise the chandelier 3 inches for each additional foot of ceiling height.
Most dining tables are 28 to 30.
Measure the depth of table.
Most lighting manufacturers offer additional cord chain or stem lengths to provide some give and take in the overall length of the fixture.
The generally accepted rule for hanging dining room chandeliers is that the bottom of the fixture should hang between 30 and 36 inches above the top of the dining table.
Measure room length and width to determine chandelier width step 2.
Measure ceiling height to determine height step 3.