1 acre = 43,560 sq ft, but the bigha changes by state, so 1 acre in bigha depends on where the land is. In Uttar Pradesh, 1 acre is about 1.61 bigha (with a bigha of 27,000 sq ft). In Gujarat it is about 2.5 bigha, and in West Bengal and Assam about 3.03 bigha. Choose your state’s bigha in the converter below, or use the table.
1 Acre = 1.6133 Bigha (Uttar Pradesh)
Acre to bigha formula
Bigha = acres × 43,560 ÷ (square feet in 1 bigha)
For example, in Uttar Pradesh: 2 acres × 43,560 ÷ 27,000 = 3.227 bigha. In Bihar: 2 acres × 43,560 ÷ 27,220 = 3.201 bigha.
Acre to bigha: state-wise table
| State | 1 acre in bigha |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 1.6133 |
| Bihar | 1.6003 |
| Jharkhand | 1.6008 |
| Haryana | 1.6 |
| Rajasthan (pucca) | 1.6 |
| Rajasthan (kachha) | 2.5 |
| Gujarat | 2.4996 |
| West Bengal | 3.025 |
| Assam | 3.025 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 3.63 |
| Punjab | 4.8026 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 5 |
| Uttarakhand | 6.4021 |
Acre to bigha for common land sizes (Uttar Pradesh)
| Acres | Bigha (UP, 27,000 sq ft) | Biswa (UP) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | 0.403 | 8.07 |
| 0.5 | 0.807 | 16.13 |
| 1 | 1.613 | 32.27 |
| 2 | 3.227 | 64.53 |
| 5 | 8.067 | 161.33 |
| 10 | 16.133 | 322.67 |
| 25 | 40.333 | 806.67 |
Acre to other units
- 1 acre = 43,560 square feet = 4,046.86 square metres
- 1 acre = 4,840 square yards (gaj)
- 1 acre = 100 cents = 40 guntha
- 1 acre = 8 kanal = 160 marla
- 1 acre = 0.4047 hectare
Frequently asked questions
How many bigha are in 1 acre?
It depends on the state. 1 acre is about 1.61 bigha in Uttar Pradesh, 1.6 bigha in Bihar and Haryana, 2.5 bigha in Gujarat, 3.03 bigha in West Bengal and Assam, and 4.8 bigha in Punjab.
How many bigha are in 1 acre in UP?
With the common value of 27,000 sq ft a bigha, 1 acre is about 1.61 bigha in Uttar Pradesh.
How many bigha are in 1 acre in Bihar?
With 27,220 sq ft a bigha, 1 acre is about 1.6 bigha in Bihar.
How many bigha are in 1 acre in Rajasthan?
1 acre is 1.6 pucca bigha or 2.5 kachha bigha in Rajasthan.
How many bigha are in 5 acres?
In Uttar Pradesh, 5 acres is about 8.07 bigha. In West Bengal it is about 15.13 bigha.
How do I convert acre to bigha?
Multiply the acres by 43,560 and divide by the square feet in one bigha for your state.
More tools and guides: bigha to acre, acre to square feet, land area converter, stamp duty in India and the encumbrance certificate.
Conversions use standard values: 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft, 1 square metre = 10.7639 sq ft, 1 square yard (gaj) = 9 sq ft, 1 cent = 435.6 sq ft. Local units such as bigha, katha and biswa vary by state and sometimes by district, so confirm the local value with the land record or the tehsil office before you buy or sell land.
