1 hectare = 79.7327 biswa (107,639.1 sq ft). To convert hectares to biswa, multiply by 79.7327. To convert biswa back to hectares, multiply by 0.012542. The figures below use the Biswa (Uttar Pradesh) size; the state-wise table shows other states.
1 Hectare = 79.7327 Biswa (Uttar Pradesh)
Hectare to biswa formula
Biswa = hectares × 79.7327
Example: 5 hectares = 5 × 79.7327 = 398.6633 biswa.
Hectare to biswa conversion table
| Hectares | Biswa | Square feet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79.7327 | 107,639.1 |
| 2 | 159.4653 | 215,278.21 |
| 3 | 239.198 | 322,917.31 |
| 4 | 318.9307 | 430,556.42 |
| 5 | 398.6633 | 538,195.52 |
| 10 | 797.3267 | 1,076,391.04 |
| 15 | 1,195.99 | 1,614,586.56 |
| 20 | 1,594.65 | 2,152,782.08 |
| 25 | 1,993.32 | 2,690,977.6 |
| 50 | 3,986.63 | 5,381,955.2 |
| 100 | 7,973.27 | 10,763,910.4 |
State-wise biswa size
| State | 1 biswa in sq ft | 1 biswa in hectares |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 1,350 | 0.012542 |
| Bihar | 1,361 | 0.012644 |
| Rajasthan (pucca) | 1,361.25 | 0.012646 |
| Rajasthan (kachha) | 871.2 | 0.008094 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 435.6 | 0.004047 |
Local measures vary by district and by old records; the patwari or tehsil record for the land is final.
Where these units are used
The hectare is the metric unit used in government land records across India. 1 hectare = 2.471 acres = 10,000 sq m.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How many biswa are in 1 hectare?
1 hectare is 79.7327 biswa.
How do I convert hectares to biswa?
Multiply the number of hectares by 79.7327. For example, 5 hectares = 398.6633 biswa.
How many hectares make 1 biswa?
1 biswa is 0.012542 hectares.
What is 1 hectare in square feet?
1 hectare is 107,639.1 square feet.
