Downspout diameters are sized according to the roof area they drain.
The following is the rule of thumb used in the industry:
2x3 inch downspout for 600 sq. ft. of roof
3x4 inch downspout for 1200 sq. ft. of roof
4x5 inch downspout for 2000 sq. ft. of roof
GutterSupply.com has many selections of downspouts in: copper, aluminum, copper clad stainless steel, galvanized, and lead coated copper.
