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Rice cookers for an 11-inch-wide, 10-inch-high space with an 18.3-inch open lid

For a space limited to 11 inches of closed-body width, 10 inches of closed-body height, and 18.3 inches with the lid fully open, the JBS-A55U, JPW-H10U, and NP-HCC18 all fit those documented ceilings. Use your own measured limits in the finder: a closed fit does not prove lid clearance, and unknown dimensions cannot confirm fit.

  • The closed body must be no wider than 11 inches.
  • The closed body must be no higher than 10 inches.
  • The fully open-lid height must be no higher than 18.3 inches.
  • All three measurements must be documented; unknown dimensions are not a fit confirmation.

Comparison updated 29 October 2026.

These models were selected to contrast documented body and lid-open measurements, not cooking performance. All satisfy this exact three-dimension query; use the full matching list for other model choices.

Compare the differences that matter

ModelExact body and lid-open dimensionsWhy the model fits this measured spaceWhat still needs measuring
Tiger JBS-A55U9.7 in wide × 7.6 in high closed; 15.2 in with lid fully open.Its documented body and open-lid dimensions sit below all three stated ceilings.Confirm the actual counter surface, operating clearance and steam space at home.
Tiger JPW-H10U
JPW-H10U (US1.0L /5.5 supplied dry cups)
10.3 in wide × 7.9 in high closed; 15.9 in with lid fully open.It clears the same width, closed-height and open-height limits.Do not count nearby cabinetry or a shelf as operating clearance.
Zojirushi NP-HCC1811 in wide × 9.5 in high closed; 18.125 in with lid fully open.It meets the width limit exactly and remains below the other two cutoffs.The width leaves no extra margin; remeasure the usable counter and allow for the manual’s operating space.

Why choose each option?

Tiger JBS-A55U

Tiger JBS-A55U

Choose it when: The product-page specification gives a 9.7-by-7.6-inch closed body and a 15.2-inch fully open height, leaving measured room under this profile.

The limit: Those dimensions answer fit only; check the exact meal method and the manufacturer’s operating-space instructions separately.

Zojirushi NP-HCC18

Zojirushi NP-HCC18

Choose it when: The exact NP-HCC18 specification is at the 11-inch width ceiling while its 9.5-inch closed and 18.125-inch open heights remain below the selected limits.

The limit: There is no width margin in this example, and nominal body dimensions are not a substitute for checking the intended location and ventilation space.

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Enter three measurements, not one

A width limit, a closed-height limit, and a fully open-lid limit are separate filters. Measure the exact space and leave additional operating room where the manufacturer requires it; none of these dimensions establishes clearance for steam or access around the appliance.

For an 11-inch width limit, 10-inch closed-height limit, and 18.3-inch fully open-lid limit, the JBS-A55U, JPW-H10U, and NP-HCC18 each fit all three documented measurements.

The JBS-A55U is 9.7 inches wide and 7.6 inches high closed, with a 15.2-inch open-lid height. The JPW-H10U measures 10.3 by 7.9 inches closed and 15.9 inches open. The NP-HCC18 uses the full 11-inch width allowance, with a 9.5-inch closed height and an 18.125-inch open height.

Closed height does not predict lid clearance

Use the maximum fully open height separately from the closed-body measurements. A shelf may clear the closed cooker but block the lid; a product dimension also cannot guarantee sufficient steam ventilation or a comfortable place to lift the inner pot.

Questions that change the choice

Does a 10-inch closed-height limit guarantee that the lid opens under a shelf?

No. The lid-open height is a separate measurement. Compare it to the actual vertical space, then check steam and operating clearances in the exact manual.

Do these dimensions mean the cooker will fit every 11-by-10-inch counter area?

No. They describe the appliance body and open lid only. Measure the usable location and allow for the manufacturer’s required ventilation, cord, steam and access space.

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