1 bigha = 3,000 square yards (27,000 sq ft). To convert bigha to square yards, multiply by 3,000. To convert square yards back to bigha, multiply by 0.000333. The figures below use the Bigha (Uttar Pradesh) size; the state-wise table shows other states.
1 Bigha (Uttar Pradesh) = 3,000 Square yard (sq yd)
Bigha to square yards formula
Square yards = bigha × 3,000
Example: 2 bigha = 2 × 3,000 = 6,000 square yards.
Bigha to square yards conversion table
| Bigha | Square yards | Square feet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,000 | 27,000 |
| 2 | 6,000 | 54,000 |
| 3 | 9,000 | 81,000 |
| 4 | 12,000 | 108,000 |
| 5 | 15,000 | 135,000 |
| 10 | 30,000 | 270,000 |
| 15 | 45,000 | 405,000 |
| 20 | 60,000 | 540,000 |
| 25 | 75,000 | 675,000 |
| 50 | 150,000 | 1,350,000 |
| 100 | 300,000 | 2,700,000 |
State-wise bigha size
| State | 1 bigha in sq ft | 1 bigha in square yards |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 27,000 | 3,000 |
| Bihar | 27,220 | 3,024.44 |
| Jharkhand | 27,211 | 3,023.44 |
| Haryana | 27,225 | 3,025 |
| Rajasthan (pucca) | 27,225 | 3,025 |
| Rajasthan (kachha) | 17,424 | 1,936 |
| Gujarat | 17,427 | 1,936.33 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 12,000 | 1,333.33 |
| West Bengal | 14,400 | 1,600 |
| Assam | 14,400 | 1,600 |
| Punjab | 9,070 | 1,007.78 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 8,712 | 968 |
| Uttarakhand | 6,804 | 756 |
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.
Square yards are used for plot sizes across North India and Hyderabad. 1 square yard is the same as 1 gaj or 1 gajam.
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Frequently asked questions
How many square yards are in 1 bigha?
1 bigha is 3,000 square yards.
How do I convert bigha to square yards?
Multiply the number of bigha by 3,000. For example, 2 bigha = 6,000 square yards.
How many bigha make 1 square yard?
1 square yard is 0.000333 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.
