About the Land Area Converter
Convert land measurements used in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Nepal (marla, kanal, murabba, bigha, katha, guntha, cent and ground) to and from square feet, square yards, acres and hectares.
Key features
- Marla, kanal, sarsai and murabba
- Bigha, biswa and katha for 9 regions
- Guntha, cent, decimal, ground and ankanam
- Square feet, square yards (gaj), m², acres and hectares
- 225 or 272.25 sq ft marla
- Every unit at once
Convert South Asian land measurements
Buying a plot, reading a land record or comparing property ads? Land in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Nepal is measured in traditional units whose size depends on the area. Enter a value, choose the right marla size and bigha region, and see every equivalent.
Pakistan land units
| Unit | Standard (272.25 sq ft marla) | Society (225 sq ft marla) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 sarsai | 30.25 sq ft | 25 sq ft |
| 1 marla | 272.25 sq ft (30.25 sq yd) | 225 sq ft (25 sq yd) |
| 5 marla | 1,361.25 sq ft | 1,125 sq ft |
| 10 marla | 2,722.5 sq ft | 2,250 sq ft |
| 1 kanal (20 marla) | 5,445 sq ft | 4,500 sq ft |
| 1 acre (8 kanal) | 43,560 sq ft | — |
| 1 murabba | 25 acres | — |
Indian and Bangladeshi units
| Unit | Square feet | Used in |
|---|---|---|
| Gaj (square yard) | 9 | North India, Pakistan |
| Guntha | 1,089 | Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat |
| Cent / decimal | 435.6 | South India, West Bengal, Bangladesh |
| Ground | 2,400 | Tamil Nadu |
| Ankanam | 72 | Andhra Pradesh |
| Katha | 720 | West Bengal, Bangladesh |
| Bigha | 14,400 | West Bengal, Assam, Bangladesh |
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Values are the commonly used sizes. For property transactions, confirm the measure in your land records or with your housing society.
How to use the Land Area Converter
- Enter the value you want to convert and choose its unit.
- Pick any regional option, such as marla size, bigha region or ingredient.
- Every equivalent appears instantly, with reference tables below.
- Change the value or unit to compare; nothing needs to be submitted.