How Big is 11 Square Meters (118 sq ft)? Hotel Room Photos, Unit Conversions, and Layout Guide
In this article, we will explain exactly how large 11 square meters (11 m²) is. We have included photos of actual hotel rooms for reference, conversions to the Japanese units “Tsubo” and “Jo,” and typical floor plan layouts. This guide is useful whether you are staying at a hotel in Japan or looking to rent an apartment or condo.
In Japan, square meters are often referred to as “Heibei” (平米). Both terms mean the same thing: “area” or “square meters,” with the unit symbol “㎡.”
11 square meters is approximately 118.4 square feet. This is roughly a square space measuring 3.32 meters by 3.32 meters (about 10.9 feet by 10.9 feet). If a one-story building were a perfect square, the frontage would be approximately 10.9 feet wide.
While square meters (Heibei) are the standard for real estate and lodging in Japan, two other traditional units are very common: “Tsubo” and “Jo” (also written as “Tatami”). We have included the conversions for 11 square meters into these units below.
A size of 11 square meters is typically found in budget business hotels or very compact “micro-apartments” in densely populated areas of central Tokyo. Even by Japanese standards, this size is considered quite small and rare for long-term living. Rental floor plans of this size are uncommon; if they exist, they are usually “one-room” (studio) apartments, often with shared bathrooms and toilets. It can feel quite cramped and challenging to live in.
Let’s look into the details of 11 square meters. We have also compiled photos of other sizes and guides for “Jo” and “Tsubo” below, so please take a look if you are interested.
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11 Square Meters: Dimensions in Meters/Feet and Conversion to Tsubo and Jo
To help you visualize 11 square meters, the table below shows the dimensions if the space were a square, the conversion into “Tsubo” and “Jo” (common Japanese area units), and the typical room layout associated with this size.
| Square Meters (㎡) | Jo (Tatami Mats) | Tsubo | Dimensions (Length x Width) | Typical Layout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 m² (118.4 sq ft) | 6.79 Jo | 3.33 Tsubo | Approx. 3.32m x 3.32m (10.9ft x 10.9ft) | Studio (One-room) |
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Note: The size of one “Jo” (tatami mat) varies by region. In this calculation, we use the standard real estate rule of 1 Jo = 1.62 m². For more details, please see: “Explanation of Tatami Sizes: Kyoma, Edoma, and more.”
Photos of 11 Square Meter Rooms
To give you a better sense of how 11 square meters feels in reality, here are photos of rooms we have taken at hotels and inns.
Hotel Select Inn Nagano
Located about a 5-minute walk from Nagano Station. Photo taken in August 2014.
Hotel Paco Obihiro Ekimae
This room is 11.23 m². The bed dimensions are 120 cm (47 in) wide by 200 cm (79 in) long. At the time of stay, it was named “Hotel Paco Obihiro 2,” but it changed to “Hotel Paco Obihiro Ekimae” in November 2019. Photo taken in September 2014.
Hotel Park Sendai I
Located about a 10-minute walk north of Sendai Station. Photo taken in December 2014.
Morioka New City Hotel
The bed size is 120 cm x 200 cm (approx. 47 in x 79 in). Photo taken in December 2014.
