12/05/2026
Here’s a simple explanation of the most commonly used land measurements in India 👇
📏 1 GAJ = 9 SQ. FT Also known as a Square Yard. Commonly used in North India for residential plots and small land measurements.
📏 1 SQUARE YARD = 9 SQ. FT A standard unit used by builders and property dealers for plot sizing.
📏 1 ACRE = 43,560 SQ. FT Mostly used for agricultural land, farmhouses, and large land parcels.
📏 1 BIGHA = 1,600 – 2,990 SQ. YARDS The value of Bigha changes depending on the state. It is widely used in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
📏 1 KATHA = 1,361 SQ. FT Commonly used in Eastern India, especially Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam.
📏 1 MARLA = 272.25 SQ. FT Very popular in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh region for residential property measurements.
📏 1 GUNTHA = 1,089 SQ. FT Frequently used in Maharashtra and Karnataka for land calculations.
📏 1 KANAL = 5,445 SQ. FT A large land measurement unit commonly used in Punjab and nearby states.
📏 1 CENT = 435.6 SQ. FT Widely used in South India for residential and agricultural land.
📏 1 ARE = 1,076.39 SQ. FT A metric measurement unit used for land calculation.
📏 1 SQUARE METER = 10.764 SQ. FT A globally accepted metric measurement used in modern construction and approvals.
📏 1 HECTARE = 10,000 SQ. METERS Used for large agricultural and commercial land parcels.
📏 1 ROOD = 10,890 SQ. FT An old land measurement unit still used in some regions.
📏 1 GROUND = 2,400 SQ. FT A traditional unit commonly used in Tamil Nadu and South India.
📏 1 DISMIL = 435.6 SQ. FT Popular in Eastern India and often used for small plot calculations
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