Land area converter
Convert land between bigha, acre, gaj, sq ft, guntha, cent, marla, kanal and hectare. Pick your state for the bigha.
A land area converter turns every unit into square metres, then into the one you want; bigha and other local units use commonly quoted sizes, which vary by state. 1 hectare is 2.471054 acres, and 5 cent is 2,178 sq ft.
Local units vary; your land records prevail. Bigha, marla, ground and other local units differ by state and even by district. Use these values as a guide only.
Bigha to square feet
1 bigha = 27,225 sq ft
| Square feet | 27,225 sq ft |
|---|---|
| Square metres | 2,529.285 m² |
| Gaj (square yards) | 3,025 gaj |
| Acres | 0.625 acre |
| Hectares | 0.2529285 ha |
| Cents | 62.5 cent |
| Guntha | 25 guntha |
| Grounds | 11.34375 ground |
| Marla | 100 marla |
| Kanal | 5 kanal |
Local units vary; your land records prevail.
Commonly used values, not an official table. Nothing you type is stored.
Working out a price per sq ft or per gaj? The percentage calculator helps compare rates and changes.
How to use this land area converter
- Type the area you have, such as 1 or 2.5.
- Under From, pick its unit: bigha, acre, gaj and so on.
- Under To, pick the unit you want. The big number is your answer, and the table lists every other unit.
- If bigha is involved, pick your state. A bigha is a different size in different states. For Punjab and Haryana, use kanal and marla instead.
Land area conversion formula
Result = A × (sq ft in one "from" unit) ÷ (sq ft in one "to" unit)
- A
- The area you type.
- 1 acre
- 43,560 sq ft, or 4,046.8564224 m².
- 1 hectare
- 10,000 m², about 2.471054 acres.
- 1 gaj
- One square yard: 9 sq ft.
- 1 sq ft
- 0.09290304 m². So 1 m² is 10.7639104 sq ft.
Every unit is turned into square metres first, then into the unit you want. Acre, hectare, gaj, sq ft and sq m have fixed sizes. Local units such as bigha, marla and ground use commonly quoted values.
Worked examples
- 1 kanal
- 20 marla × 272.25 = 5,445 sq ft
- 1 kanal in m²
- 5,445 × 0.09290304 = 505.8571 m²
- 5 cent
- 5 × 435.6 = 2,178 sq ft
- 1 hectare
- 10,000 ÷ 4,046.8564224 = 2.471054 acres
Bigha size by state
These are commonly used values. There is no single national bigha, and sizes can differ within a state. We leave out Punjab and Haryana because sources conflict; use kanal and marla there.
| State | Sq ft | Gaj | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh (east) | 27,225 | 3,025 | 0.625 |
| Bihar | 27,225 | 3,025 | 0.625 |
| Rajasthan (pucca) | 27,225 | 3,025 | 0.625 |
| Rajasthan (kaccha) | 17,424 | 1,936 | 0.4 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 8,712 | 968 | 0.2 |
| Uttarakhand (hill) | 6,806.25 | 756.25 | 0.15625 |
| Uttarakhand (plain) | 17,424 | 1,936 | 0.4 |
| West Bengal | 14,400 | 1,600 | 0.3305785 |
| Assam | 14,400 | 1,600 | 0.3305785 |
| Gujarat | 17,424 | 1,936 | 0.4 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 12,000 | 1,333.333 | 0.2754821 |
Uttarakhand's hill bigha is about 6,806.25 sq ft. Sources: Wikipedia: Bigha and Bajaj Housing Finance.
Other land units in sq ft
| Unit | Sq ft | Square metres |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cent | 435.6 | 40.46856 |
| 1 guntha | 1,089 | 101.1714 |
| 1 ground | 2,400 | 222.9673 |
| 1 marla | 272.25 | 25.29285 |
| 1 kanal | 5,445 | 505.8571 |
| 1 acre | 43,560 | 4,046.856 |
| 1 hectare | 1,07,639.1 | 10,000 |
The ground is a Chennai unit. A cent is one-hundredth of an acre, and a guntha is one-fortieth. Some urban areas use a smaller marla of 225 or 250 sq ft, so check your documents.
Land area converter FAQs
How many sq ft are in 1 bigha?
It depends on the state. Commonly used values: 27,225 sq ft in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, 17,424 in Gujarat, 14,400 in West Bengal and Assam, 12,000 in Madhya Pradesh and 8,712 in Himachal Pradesh. Pick your state above.
How many bigha are in an acre?
It depends on the bigha. With a 27,225 sq ft bigha, one acre is 1.6 bigha. With a 14,400 sq ft bigha, it is 3.025 bigha.
How do I convert gaj to sq ft?
Multiply by 9. One gaj is a square yard, which is 3 ft × 3 ft = 9 sq ft. So 100 gaj is 900 sq ft.
How many sq ft are in a guntha?
1,089 sq ft. A guntha is one-fortieth of an acre, so 40 guntha make one acre.
How many sq ft are in a cent?
435.6 sq ft. A cent is one-hundredth of an acre.
Which value should I use for a sale deed?
Use what your land records and documents say. Local units vary; your land records prevail. This converter is a guide, not a legal measure.
Is my data saved?
No. Everything is worked out in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to us or stored. Your numbers go only into a link you choose to copy or share.
For general information only, not legal advice. Local units vary; your land records prevail.