Use this free land area converter to change any land or property area between square feet, square metres, square yards (gaj), acres, hectares, cents, guntha, marla, kanal and the state-wise bigha, biswa and katha used in different parts of India. Enter a value, pick the two units, and the result updates instantly.
1 Square metre (sq m) = 10.7639 Square feet (sq ft)
Standard land units in India
| Unit | Equal to |
|---|---|
| 1 square metre | 10.7639 sq ft |
| 1 square yard (gaj) | 9 sq ft |
| 1 acre | 43,560 sq ft = 4,046.86 sq m |
| 1 hectare | 2.4711 acres = 1,07,639 sq ft |
| 1 cent / decimal / dismil | 435.6 sq ft |
| 1 guntha | 1,089 sq ft |
| 1 marla | 272.25 sq ft |
| 1 kanal | 20 marla = 5,445 sq ft |
| 1 ground (Tamil Nadu) | 2,400 sq ft |
| 1 ankanam (Andhra Pradesh) | 72 sq ft |
Bigha in different states
The bigha is not the same everywhere. The table below gives the values used most often; some districts use a different local measure, so check the land record for your area.
| State | 1 bigha in sq ft |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 27,000 |
| Bihar | 27,220 |
| Jharkhand | 27,211 |
| Haryana | 27,225 |
| Rajasthan (pucca) | 27,225 |
| Rajasthan (kachha) | 17,424 |
| Gujarat | 17,427 |
| West Bengal | 14,400 |
| Assam | 14,400 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 12,000 |
| Punjab | 9,070 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 8,712 |
| Uttarakhand | 6,804 |
Katha and biswa
- Katha (Bihar and Jharkhand): about 1,361 sq ft; 20 katha make one bigha.
- Katha or kottah (West Bengal): 720 sq ft.
- Katha (Assam): 2,880 sq ft.
- Biswa (Uttar Pradesh): 1,350 sq ft, or one-twentieth of a bigha.
How to use the land area converter
- Type the area in the Value box.
- Choose the unit you have in From, for example bigha (Uttar Pradesh).
- Choose the unit you want in To, for example acre or square feet.
- Read the result below. Tap Swap to convert the other way.
Which unit is used where?
- Flats and offices: carpet, built-up and super area in square feet; RERA uses carpet area in square metres.
- Plots in cities: square feet, square metres or square yards (gaj), especially in Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana.
- Farm land: acre and hectare nationally; bigha in the north and east; guntha in Maharashtra and Karnataka; cent in Kerala and Tamil Nadu; marla and kanal in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in one bigha?
It depends on the state. One bigha is about 27,000 sq ft in Uttar Pradesh, 27,220 sq ft in Bihar, 14,400 sq ft in West Bengal and Assam, 17,427 sq ft in Gujarat and 9,070 sq ft in Punjab.
How many square feet are in one acre?
One acre is 43,560 sq ft, or about 4,046.86 square metres.
How many acres are in one hectare?
One hectare is about 2.4711 acres, or 10,000 square metres.
What is one gaj in square feet?
One gaj is one square yard, which is 9 sq ft.
What is one cent of land?
One cent, also called a decimal or dismil, is 435.6 sq ft, or one-hundredth of an acre.
Is the land area converter free?
Yes. It is free to use and needs no sign-up.
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Conversions use standard values: 1 square metre = 10.7639 sq ft, 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft, 1 hectare = 10,000 sq m. 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 sub-registrar before you buy or sell land.
