Standard room sizes for 1BHK, 2BHK and 3BHK flats
By the Inbecto team · Updated
In Indian flats a master bedroom is usually 11 × 12 to 12 × 14 ft, other bedrooms 10 × 10 to 11 × 12 ft, the living room 12 × 14 to 14 × 18 ft, the kitchen 8 × 9 to 10 × 11 ft and a bathroom 5 × 7 to 6 × 8 ft. Carpet area is typically 350 to 600 sq.ft for a 1BHK, 550 to 950 for a 2BHK and 850 to 1,400 for a 3BHK.
Typical room sizes
| Room | Compact | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|
| Living room | 11 × 13 ft | 14 × 18 ft |
| Master bedroom | 11 × 12 ft | 12 × 14 ft |
| Bedroom | 10 × 10 ft | 11 × 12 ft |
| Kitchen | 7 × 8 ft | 10 × 11 ft |
| Dining | 8 × 9 ft | 10 × 12 ft |
| Bathroom | 5 × 7 ft | 6 × 8 ft |
| Balcony | 3.5 × 8 ft | 5 × 12 ft |
| Ceiling height | 9 ft | 10 ft |
Carpet area by flat size
Flats in Mumbai are often at the small end; flats in smaller cities at the large end. The floor plans in Inbecto's studio can be resized room by room to match your own flat.
| Flat | Carpet area | Inbecto layout to start from |
|---|---|---|
| 1BHK | 350 to 600 sq.ft | 1BHK floor plan, about 440 sq.ft |
| 2BHK | 550 to 950 sq.ft | 2BHK floor plan, about 840 sq.ft |
| 3BHK | 850 to 1,400 sq.ft | 3BHK floor plan, about 1,270 sq.ft |
Building code minimums
Part 3 of the National Building Code of India sets the smallest rooms allowed. Local building bylaws may differ; check them before you build.
| Room | Smallest area | Smallest width |
|---|---|---|
| Main habitable room | 9.5 sq.m (about 102 sq.ft) | 2.4 m (about 7 ft 10 in) |
| Second habitable room | 7.5 sq.m (about 81 sq.ft) | 2.1 m (about 6 ft 11 in) |
| Kitchen | 5.0 sq.m (about 54 sq.ft) | 1.8 m (about 5 ft 11 in) |
| Bathroom | 1.8 sq.m (about 19 sq.ft) | 1.2 m (about 3 ft 11 in) |
| Ceiling height, habitable room | 2.75 m (about 9 ft) |