# What Size Dishwasher Fits a Small Apartment? > Not sure what size dishwasher fits your small apartment kitchen? A guide to 45cm, 60cm, and countertop options, and who each size suits, based on available model specs. Canonical: https://mizaanhome.com/en-eg/blog/what-size-dishwasher-for-a-small-apartment/ Last updated: 2026-07-29 --- If your kitchen is in a small apartment, the best dishwasher size to start with is the slim 45cm model, like the Beko 45cm 10-Place, because it takes up less space than a standard 60cm unit and still comfortably covers one to three people. If even 45cm won't fit or plumbing work isn't possible at all, a countertop model connects to a single tap with no installation. ## The quick answer **For a small apartment, a slim 45cm dishwasher like the Beko 45cm 10-Place is the best size to start with**, taking up less space than a standard 60cm unit while comfortably covering one to three people. If your kitchen is too tight or plumbing work isn't an option at all, a portable countertop model connects to a single tap with no installation, at a smaller capacity. ## Key points - **45cm is the standard slimline width for dishwashers worldwide**, designed for kitchens that won't fit a standard 60cm unit ([the dishwasher's definition and common size classes, from Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/technology/home-appliance)). - **A slim 45cm model comfortably covers one to three people**, suiting most studio and one or two-bedroom apartments. - **A countertop model connects to a single tap only**, ideal if altering your kitchen's plumbing isn't an option. - **A standard 60cm full-size unit needs a dedicated kitchen cutout and a proper plumbing connection**, usually not a good fit for a small rental apartment. - **Measuring your actual kitchen space before buying matters more than the place-setting count**, because if the unit won't physically fit, the number of place settings won't matter. ## Available sizes: countertop vs 45cm vs 60cm | Type | Approximate width | Suits | Plumbing | |---|---|---|---| | Portable countertop | Sits on the counter, no fixed installation width | Very small apartments or a rental with no plumbing changes | Single tap connection only | | Slim 45cm | 45cm | Small apartments, one to three people | Fixed water and drain connection | | Standard 60cm | 60cm | Kitchens with a dedicated cutout, bigger households | Fixed water and drain connection | ## How to measure your kitchen before deciding Before settling on a size, measure the width of the open space in your kitchen (usually under the counter) in centimeters and compare it against the model's width: 45cm for slim, 60cm for standard. If there's no dedicated space under any counter at all, a countertop model is the option that needs no installation cutout whatsoever. Before buying, also confirm there's a nearby water and drain connection if you're going with a full-size model, since retrofitting extra plumbing afterward can be a lengthy job. ## Renters and rental kitchens If you're renting and can't (or don't want to) make permanent plumbing changes, a countertop model solves the problem entirely: it connects to a single tap with a removable hose, so you can take it with you if you move. A slim 45cm model still needs a fixed plumbing connection, so if your landlord agrees to that change, it's the middle ground between capacity and space. ## The dishwasher that fits small apartments The **Beko 45cm 10-Place** is our top pick for a small apartment: its slim body takes up less space than any 60cm model on our shortlist, its 10-place capacity comfortably covers one to three people, and it's backed by dozens of buyer reviews as the cheapest full-size model on the list. It tops our [guide to the best dishwasher in Egypt](/en-eg/best/best-dishwasher/), where you'll find full details if you need more capacity or a countertop option. ## Bottom line For a small apartment, start by measuring your actual kitchen space, and lean toward a slim 45cm model if plumbing is possible, or a countertop model if it isn't at all. If you're unsure how many place settings you actually need, read [dishwasher place settings explained](/en-eg/blog/dishwasher-place-settings-explained/), and if you're still comparing types, read [best type of dishwasher: built-in vs freestanding vs countertop](/en-eg/blog/best-type-of-dishwasher/). If you're still deciding whether the investment is worth it at all, see [is a dishwasher worth it?](/en-eg/blog/is-a-dishwasher-worth-it/). To browse all the options, see [dishwashers in Egypt](/en-eg/dishwashers/) or our [how to choose a dishwasher](/en-eg/guides/how-to-choose-a-dishwasher/) guide. ## Sources - Britannica, "Home appliance (dishwashers)", definition of the dishwasher and its common standard size classes worldwide: https://www.britannica.com/technology/home-appliance ## Where to buy - [Beko 45cm 5-Program 10-Place Dishwasher (LED)](https://www.amazon.eg/dp/B0BR2NDSV4/ref=nosim) --- > منهجية ميزان هوم: نعتمد على المواصفات الرسمية وإجماع تقييمات المشترين والأسعار المحلية، ولا نختبر المنتجات بأنفسنا (بلا ادعاء تجربة شخصية، وبلا تقييمات Review/AggregateRating من تأليفنا). الأسعار تقريبية ووقت النشر، وقد يحتوي الدليل على روابط تابعة. > > Mizaan Home method: we rely on official specifications, the consensus of buyer reviews, and local prices. We do not test products ourselves (no firsthand-testing claims, no self-authored Review/AggregateRating). 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