Understanding Apartment Sizes in Quebec: The Guide to 1 1/2 to 5 1/2 Apartments?

In Quebec, apartments are classified according to the number of main rooms, with a bathroom counted as a "half-room." For example:

• 1 1/2: a single room (usually a studio) with a kitchenette and a bathroom.
• 2 1/2: a main room, a small kitchen, and a bathroom.
• 3 1/2: a living room, a bedroom, a kitchen, and a bathroom.
• 4 1/2: two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom.
• 5 1/2: three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom.

The "1/2" number always represents the bathroom. The higher the number in front of the "1/2," the more main rooms there are. These categories help describe the size and layout of the apartment quickly, without going into too much detail. It's a simple and universal system in Quebec for classifying apartments.