1 cent = 435.6 square feet (about 40.47 square metres). To convert cents to square feet, multiply the number of cents by 435.6. One cent is one-hundredth of an acre, so 100 cents make 1 acre. Use the converter below or see the table.
1 Cent / decimal / dismil = 435.6 Square feet (sq ft)
Cent to square feet formula
Square feet = cents × 435.6
For example, a 5 cent plot is 5 × 435.6 = 2,178 sq ft. To go the other way, cents = square feet ÷ 435.6, so a 1,200 sq ft plot is about 2.75 cents.
Cent to square feet conversion table
| Cents | Square feet | Square metres |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 435.6 | 40.47 |
| 2 | 871.2 | 80.94 |
| 3 | 1,306.8 | 121.41 |
| 5 | 2,178 | 202.34 |
| 10 | 4,356 | 404.69 |
| 15 | 6,534 | 607.03 |
| 20 | 8,712 | 809.37 |
| 25 | 10,890 | 1,011.71 |
| 50 | 21,780 | 2,023.43 |
| 75 | 32,670 | 3,035.14 |
| 100 | 43,560 | 4,046.86 |
Where is the cent used?
The cent is the everyday unit for plots and house sites in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and is also used in parts of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The same measure is called a decimal or dismil in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha, where land records and sale deeds often state plot areas in decimals.
Cent to other units
- 1 cent = 435.6 square feet
- 1 cent = 40.47 square metres
- 1 cent = 48.4 square yards (gaj)
- 100 cents = 1 acre = 43,560 square feet
- 1 cent = 1 decimal = 1 dismil
- 2.5 cents = about 1 guntha (1,089 sq ft)
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in 1 cent?
1 cent is 435.6 square feet.
How many cents make 1 acre?
100 cents make 1 acre.
What is 1 cent in square metres?
1 cent is about 40.47 square metres.
How many square feet are in 5 cents?
5 cents is 2,178 square feet.
Is a cent the same as a decimal or dismil?
Yes. A cent, a decimal and a dismil are the same measure: 435.6 square feet, or one-hundredth of an acre.
How do I convert square feet to cents?
Divide the square feet by 435.6. For example, 2,400 sq ft is about 5.51 cents.
More tools and guides: land area converter, acre to square feet, gaj to square feet, 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.
