ganak.appIndian Land Unit Converter
Free Indian land unit converter with 20+ units including Bigha, Gaj, Guntha, Cent, Katha, Marla, Kanal, Biswa, Dismil, Acre, Hectare, Square Feet, and Square Metres. State-wise conversion rates for variable units across 22 Indian states. Instant bidirectional conversion with all-unit equivalents, quick reference tables, and shareable URLs.
43,560.0200
Square Foot (sq ft)
1 acre = 43,560.02 sq ft
All Equivalents
1 Acre in other units
Area Breakdown
Same area in standard units
Square Metres
4,046.86m²
Square Feet
43,560.02sq ft
Acres
1.0000acres
Hectares
0.4047ha
Quick Reference
Common Acre to Square Foot values
| Acre | Square Foot |
|---|---|
| 0.5 acre | 21,780.01 sq ft |
| 1 acre | 43,560.02 sq ft |
| 2 acre | 87,120.04 sq ft |
| 5 acre | 2,17,800.09 sq ft |
| 10 acre | 4,35,600.19 sq ft |
| 20 acre | 8,71,200.37 sq ft |
| 50 acre | 21,78,000.93 sq ft |
Based on commonly used land measurement conventions. For official purposes, verify with your local revenue office.
What Is an Indian Land Unit Converter?
Understanding land measurement across India
An Indian land unit converter translates between the wide variety of land measurement units used across India — from metric standards (hectares, square metres) to traditional regional units like bigha, gaj, guntha, katha, cent, and marla. Many of these units are not standardised nationally and vary significantly by state, making a state-aware converter essential for accurate property dealings, revenue records, and agricultural planning.
20+
Units
Metric + Imperial + Indian
22
States
State-wise rates
4
Variable
Bigha, Biswa, Katha, Dhur
How the Conversion Works
Universal two-step conversion formula
Convert input to Square Metres
sq_metres = value × sq_metres_per_input_unit
Convert Square Metres to target unit
result = sq_metres ÷ sq_metres_per_output_unit
Example — 1 Acre in different units
Square Feet
43,560
Square Metres
4,046.86
Cent
100
Guntha
40
Guide to Indian Regional Land Units
Where each unit is commonly used
India uses dozens of traditional land measurement units that vary by region. Here are the most commonly searched units and where they are primarily used.
Bigha
632–2529 sq mUsed in UP, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Rajasthan, MP, WB, Gujarat, Assam. Varies from ~632 sq m (Uttarakhand) to 2529 sq m (UP) depending on state.
North, East, West India
Cent
40.47 sq m1 Cent = 40.47 sq m. 100 Cents = 1 Acre. Standard in South India for land transactions.
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, AP
Guntha / Gunta
101.17 sq m1 Guntha = 101.17 sq m. 40 Gunthas = 1 Acre. Used in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and AP.
Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP
Gaj / Gaz
0.836 sq m1 Gaj = 1 Square Yard ≈ 0.836 sq m. Widely used in North Indian property dealings.
Delhi, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan
Katha / Kattha
67–268 sq mVaries by state — 66.89 sq m (WB), 126.47 sq m (Bihar), 267.56 sq m (Assam). Used in East/NE India.
Bihar, WB, Assam, Jharkhand
Marla & Kanal
25.29 / 505.86 sq m1 Marla ≈ 25.29 sq m, 1 Kanal = 20 Marla ≈ 505.86 sq m. Used in Punjab, Haryana, J&K.
Punjab, Haryana, J&K
Dismil / Decimal
40.47 sq m1 Dismil = 1/100 Acre ≈ 40.47 sq m. Standard in Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Bengal.
Bihar, Jharkhand, WB
Biswa
40–127 sq m1 Biswa = 1/20 Bigha. Varies by state as bigha varies. Used alongside bigha in UP, MP, Rajasthan.
UP, MP, Rajasthan, HP
Key Conversion Reference
Most-searched conversion pairs at a glance
| From | To | Factor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Acre | Square Feet | 43,560 |
| 1 Acre | Cent | 100 |
| 1 Acre | Guntha | 40 |
| 1 Hectare | Acre | 2.471 |
| 1 Hectare | Square Metre | 10,000 |
| 1 Sq Metre | Square Feet | 10.764 |
| 1 Sq Yard | Square Feet | 9 |
| 1 Kanal | Marla | 20 |
| 1 Kanal | Square Feet | 5,445 |
| 1 Cent | Square Feet | 435.6 |
These are fixed conversion factors. For state-variable units (Bigha, Katha, Biswa), use the converter above with your state selected.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Pitfalls in Indian land unit conversion
Ignoring state variations
A bigha in UP (2529 sq m) is 3× larger than a bigha in Bihar (810 sq m). Always specify the state for variable units.
Confusing Gaj with Square Feet
1 Gaj = 1 Square Yard = 9 Square Feet, not 1 Square Foot. This is a very common error in property dealings.
Mixing up Cent and Decimal
1 Cent = 1 Decimal = 1 Dismil = 1/100 Acre. These are the same unit with different regional names.
Not verifying with revenue records
For official purposes, always cross-check with land records (khata/khasra/patta) which list area in both metric and local units.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Indian land unit conversions