Convert between every Indian land unit — cent, bigha, katha, guntha, ankanam, marla, kanal, ground — and acre, hectare, sq ft, gaj and sq m.
Indian land units at a glance
| Unit | Where used | Square feet | Acres |
|---|
| Cent | Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Karnataka | 435.6 | 0.01 |
| Dismil / decimal | Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bengal | 435.6 | 0.01 |
| Guntha | Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP | 1,089 | 0.025 |
| Ankanam | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana | 72 | 0.00165 |
| Ground | Chennai / Tamil Nadu | 2,400 | 0.055 |
| Marla | Punjab, Haryana, HP, J&K | 272.25 | 0.00625 |
| Kanal (20 marla) | Punjab, Haryana, HP, J&K | 5,445 | 0.125 |
| Bigha | North & East India (varies) | 6,804 – 27,225 | 0.16 – 0.62 |
| Katha | Bihar, Bengal, Assam (varies) | 720 – 2,880 | — |
| Acre | All India | 43,560 | 1 |
| Hectare | Government records | 107,639 | 2.471 |
| Square yard (gaj) | North India, plots | 9 | — |
Local units vary by state. Bigha and katha sizes differ widely across India, so this converter offers state-wise values. Always confirm with the sale deed or the local revenue office for official measurements.
Bigha by state
| State | 1 bigha in sq ft | in acres |
|---|
| Uttar Pradesh (west) | 27,000 | 0.62 |
| Bihar | 27,220 | 0.625 |
| Rajasthan (pucca) | 27,225 | 0.625 |
| Rajasthan (kachha) | 17,424 | 0.4 |
| Gujarat | 17,424 | 0.4 |
| West Bengal | 14,400 | 0.33 |
| Assam | 14,400 | 0.33 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 12,000 | 0.275 |
| Punjab / Haryana (kachha) | 9,072 | 0.208 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 8,712 | 0.2 |
| Uttarakhand | 6,804 | 0.156 |
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet is 1 cent?
435.6 square feet. 100 cents make one acre.
How many cents is 1 acre?
100 cents. One acre is also 43,560 sq ft, 4,840 sq yards or 0.4047 hectares.
How big is a bigha?
It depends on the state — from about 6,800 sq ft in Uttarakhand to 27,225 sq ft in Rajasthan and Bihar. Pick your state in the converter.
What is a guntha?
One guntha (gunta) is 1,089 sq ft or 1/40 of an acre, used in Maharashtra, Karnataka and parts of Andhra.