1 marla = 272.25 square feet (30.25 square yards, or about 25.29 square metres) in the revenue records of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. To convert marla to square feet, multiply by 272.25. In some towns a smaller marla of 225 sq ft is used for urban plots, so check which one your deed uses.
1 Marla (272.25 sq ft) = 272.25 Square feet (sq ft)
Marla to square feet formula
Square feet = marla × 272.25 (or × 225 where the smaller urban marla is used)
For example, a 5 marla plot is 5 × 272.25 = 1,361.25 sq ft, or 1,125 sq ft with the 225 sq ft marla.
Marla to square feet table
| Marla | Sq ft (272.25 marla) | Sq ft (225 marla) | Sq m (272.25 marla) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 272.25 | 225 | 25.29 |
| 2 | 544.5 | 450 | 50.59 |
| 3 | 816.75 | 675 | 75.88 |
| 4 | 1,089 | 900 | 101.17 |
| 5 | 1,361.25 | 1,125 | 126.46 |
| 7 | 1,905.75 | 1,575 | 177.05 |
| 8 | 2,178 | 1,800 | 202.34 |
| 10 | 2,722.5 | 2,250 | 252.93 |
| 15 | 4,083.75 | 3,375 | 379.39 |
| 20 | 5,445 | 4,500 | 505.86 |
Marla, kanal and acre
- 20 marla = 1 kanal = 5,445 sq ft
- 8 kanal = 160 marla = 1 acre
- 1 marla = 9 sarsai; 1 sarsai = 30.25 sq ft
- 1 marla = 30.25 square yards (gaj)
See our kanal to marla page for kanal sizes and plot tables.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in 1 marla?
In revenue records, 1 marla is 272.25 square feet. A smaller marla of 225 square feet is used for urban plots in some towns.
How many square feet are in 5 marla?
5 marla is 1,361.25 square feet with the 272.25 sq ft marla, or 1,125 square feet with the 225 sq ft marla.
How many marla make 1 kanal?
20 marla make 1 kanal.
How many marla are in 1 acre?
160 marla make 1 acre.
What is 1 marla in gaj?
1 marla is 30.25 gaj (square yards).
Where is the marla used?
The marla is used in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, and also in Pakistan.
More tools and guides: kanal to marla, gaj to square feet, land area converter, 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.
