Land Unit Converter
Convert Square Feet, Gaj, Bigha, Acre, Hectare, and more instantly for real estate and construction.
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How This Calculator Works
When dealing with land, real estate, and construction across different regions—especially in India and South Asia—you will encounter many localized measurement units. Our converter works by setting a global baseline (Square Feet) and calculating multipliers for every regional unit.
The exact formula involves multiplying your input value by the Square Feet Factor of your source unit, and then dividing by the factor of your target unit.
Example Calculation
To convert 5 Bigha to Gaj (Square Yards):
- Step 1: Convert Bigha to Square Feet (5 × 17,424 sq ft = 87,120 sq ft)
- Step 2: Convert Square Feet to Gaj (87,120 ÷ 9 sq ft/Gaj = 9,680 Gaj)
Standard Land Unit Reference Table
| Unit Name | Equivalent in Square Feet | Primary Region |
|---|---|---|
| Gaj (Square Yard) | 9 sq ft | India / South Asia |
| Bigha (Standard) | 17,424 sq ft | India / South Asia |
| Kattha | 1,361.25 sq ft | Eastern India |
| Marla | 272.25 sq ft | Northern India / Pakistan |
| Acre | 43,560 sq ft | Global (Imperial) |
| Hectare | 107,639 sq ft | Global (Metric) |
Note: Regional units like Bigha and Kattha can vary in exact size depending on the specific state in India. Our calculator uses the most broadly accepted national standard values.