1 biswa = 150 gaj (1,350 sq ft). To convert biswa to gaj, multiply by 150. To convert gaj back to biswa, multiply by 0.006667. The figures below use the Biswa (Uttar Pradesh) size; the state-wise table shows other states.
1 Biswa (Uttar Pradesh) = 150 Gaj (square yard)
Biswa to gaj formula
Gaj = biswa × 150
Example: 5 biswa = 5 × 150 = 750 gaj.
Biswa to gaj conversion table
| Biswa | Gaj | Square feet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 150 | 1,350 |
| 2 | 300 | 2,700 |
| 3 | 450 | 4,050 |
| 4 | 600 | 5,400 |
| 5 | 750 | 6,750 |
| 10 | 1,500 | 13,500 |
| 15 | 2,250 | 20,250 |
| 20 | 3,000 | 27,000 |
| 25 | 3,750 | 33,750 |
| 50 | 7,500 | 67,500 |
| 100 | 15,000 | 135,000 |
State-wise biswa size
| State | 1 biswa in sq ft | 1 biswa in gaj |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 1,350 | 150 |
| Bihar | 1,361 | 151.2222 |
| Rajasthan (pucca) | 1,361.25 | 151.25 |
| Rajasthan (kachha) | 871.2 | 96.8 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 435.6 | 48.4 |
Local measures vary by district and by old records; the patwari or tehsil record for the land is final.
Where these units are used
Biswa is used in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. One biswa is one-twentieth of a bigha, so its size changes from state to state.
Gaj is the everyday name for the square yard in Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Plot sizes such as 100 gaj or 200 gaj are standard in these markets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many gaj are in 1 biswa?
1 biswa is 150 gaj.
How do I convert biswa to gaj?
Multiply the number of biswa by 150. For example, 5 biswa = 750 gaj.
How many biswa make 1 gaj?
1 gaj is 0.006667 biswa.
What is 1 biswa in square feet?
1 biswa is 1,350 square feet (Biswa (Uttar Pradesh)); the size is different in other states.
