1 bigha = 0.250838 hectares (27,000 sq ft). To convert bigha to hectares, multiply by 0.250838. To convert hectares back to bigha, multiply by 3.9866. The figures below use the Bigha (Uttar Pradesh) size; the state-wise table shows other states.
1 Bigha (Uttar Pradesh) = 0.250838 Hectare
Bigha to hectares formula
Hectares = bigha × 0.250838
Example: 5 bigha = 5 × 0.250838 = 1.2542 hectares.
Bigha to hectares conversion table
| Bigha | Hectares | Square feet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.250838 | 27,000 |
| 2 | 0.501676 | 54,000 |
| 3 | 0.752515 | 81,000 |
| 4 | 1.0034 | 108,000 |
| 5 | 1.2542 | 135,000 |
| 10 | 2.5084 | 270,000 |
| 15 | 3.7626 | 405,000 |
| 20 | 5.0168 | 540,000 |
| 25 | 6.271 | 675,000 |
| 50 | 12.5419 | 1,350,000 |
| 100 | 25.0838 | 2,700,000 |
State-wise bigha size
| State | 1 bigha in sq ft | 1 bigha in hectares |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 27,000 | 0.250838 |
| Bihar | 27,220 | 0.252882 |
| Jharkhand | 27,211 | 0.252798 |
| Haryana | 27,225 | 0.252929 |
| Rajasthan (pucca) | 27,225 | 0.252929 |
| Rajasthan (kachha) | 17,424 | 0.161874 |
| Gujarat | 17,427 | 0.161902 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 12,000 | 0.111484 |
| West Bengal | 14,400 | 0.13378 |
| Assam | 14,400 | 0.13378 |
| Punjab | 9,070 | 0.084263 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 8,712 | 0.080937 |
| Uttarakhand | 6,804 | 0.063211 |
Local measures vary by district and by old records; the patwari or tehsil record for the land is final.
Where these units are used
Bigha is a traditional land unit used in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Its size differs by state, so always check which state the land is in.
The hectare is the metric unit used in government land records across India. 1 hectare = 2.471 acres = 10,000 sq m.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hectares are in 1 bigha?
1 bigha is 0.250838 hectares.
How do I convert bigha to hectares?
Multiply the number of bigha by 0.250838. For example, 5 bigha = 1.2542 hectares.
How many bigha make 1 hectare?
1 hectare is 3.9866 bigha.
What is 1 bigha in square feet?
1 bigha is 27,000 square feet (Bigha (Uttar Pradesh)); the size is different in other states.
