A bigha is a traditional land unit, and its size changes from state to state, so 1 bigha in acres depends on where the land is. In Uttar Pradesh, 1 bigha is usually taken as 27,000 sq ft, which is about 0.62 acre. In Gujarat and for the Rajasthan kachha bigha it is about 0.4 acre, and in West Bengal and Assam about 0.33 acre. Pick your state’s bigha in the converter below, or use the table.
1 Bigha (Uttar Pradesh) = 0.6198 Acre
Bigha to acre formula
Acres = bigha × (square feet in 1 bigha ÷ 43,560)
For example, in Uttar Pradesh: 5 bigha × 27,000 ÷ 43,560 = 3.099 acres. In West Bengal: 5 bigha × 14,400 ÷ 43,560 = 1.653 acres.
Bigha to acre: state-wise table
| State | 1 bigha in sq ft | 1 bigha in acres | 1 bigha in sq m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 27,000 | 0.6198 | 2,508.4 |
| Bihar | 27,220 | 0.6249 | 2,528.8 |
| Jharkhand | 27,211 | 0.6247 | 2,528 |
| Haryana | 27,225 | 0.625 | 2,529.3 |
| Rajasthan (pucca) | 27,225 | 0.625 | 2,529.3 |
| Rajasthan (kachha) | 17,424 | 0.4 | 1,618.7 |
| Gujarat | 17,427 | 0.4001 | 1,619 |
| West Bengal | 14,400 | 0.3306 | 1,337.8 |
| Assam | 14,400 | 0.3306 | 1,337.8 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 12,000 | 0.2755 | 1,114.8 |
| Punjab | 9,070 | 0.2082 | 842.6 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 8,712 | 0.2 | 809.4 |
| Uttarakhand | 6,804 | 0.1562 | 632.1 |
These are the values used most often. Some districts use a different local bigha, and the pucca and kachha bigha differ in Rajasthan, so check the khatauni, jamabandi or 7/12 record for your village.
Bigha, biswa and katha
- Uttar Pradesh: 1 bigha = 20 biswa; 1 biswa = 1,350 sq ft.
- Bihar and Jharkhand: 1 bigha = 20 katha; 1 katha = about 1,361 sq ft.
- West Bengal: 1 bigha = 20 katha (kottah); 1 katha = 720 sq ft.
- Assam: 1 bigha = 5 katha; 1 katha = 2,880 sq ft.
How to use the bigha to acre converter
- Type the number of bigha in the Value box.
- In From, choose the bigha for your state, for example Bigha (Bihar).
- Keep To as Acre, or pick hectare or square feet.
- Read the result. Tap Swap to convert acres to bigha.
Frequently asked questions
How many acres are in 1 bigha?
It depends on the state. 1 bigha is about 0.62 acre in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Haryana, about 0.4 acre in Gujarat, about 0.33 acre in West Bengal and Assam, and about 0.21 acre in Punjab.
How many acres are in 1 bigha in UP?
With the common value of 27,000 sq ft, 1 bigha in Uttar Pradesh is about 0.62 acre.
How many acres are in 10 bigha?
In Uttar Pradesh, 10 bigha is about 6.2 acres. In West Bengal it is about 3.31 acres.
Why is the bigha different in each state?
The bigha is a traditional local measure that was never standardised across India, so each state and sometimes each district uses its own value.
How many square feet are in 1 bigha?
About 27,000 sq ft in Uttar Pradesh, 27,220 sq ft in Bihar, 17,427 sq ft in Gujarat and 14,400 sq ft in West Bengal.
Is bigha used in government land records?
Many states record land in hectares or acres, but bigha, biswa and katha still appear in older records and in everyday sales, especially in north and east India.
More tools and guides: acre to bigha, land area converter, hectare to acre, 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.
