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Land Area Converter – Square Feet, Acre, Hectare & Bigha

Convert land measurement units across Indian states instantly. Switch between metric measurements, global standards (Acre, Hectare), and regional agricultural units (Bigha, Guntha, Cent, Gaj, and 7/12 Satbara Ares).

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Revenue Record Notice: Bigha and Biswa are non-standardized regional customary units. For government registration, circle rates, and official registry deeds (Bhulekh / Khasra Khatauni), verify against your state revenue department's official conversion factors.

Standard Land Area Conversion Reference Table

Quick reference matrix comparing standard residential and agricultural land area measurements across India:

Square Feet (sq ft) Square Metres (m²) Gaj (Sq Yards) Acres Guntha Cents
435.6 40.4686 48.4 0.01 0.40 1.00
1,000 92.9030 111.11 0.0229 0.918 2.295
1,089 101.1714 121.0 0.025 1.00 2.50
2,400 (1 Ground - TN) 222.9673 266.67 0.0551 2.204 5.51
4,356 404.6856 484.0 0.10 4.00 10.00
10,000 929.0304 1,111.11 0.2295 9.182 22.95
27,225 (1 Pucca Bigha) 2,529.2853 3,025.0 0.625 25.00 62.50
43,560 (1 Acre) 4,046.8564 4,840.0 1.00 40.00 100.00
1,07,639 (1 Hectare) 10,000.0 11,959.9 2.471 98.84 247.10

Complete Guide to Land Measurement & Bhumi Conversion in India

Accurate land area measurement (Jamin Mapani or Jamin Mojani) is essential for real estate purchases, boundary demarcation, and verifying agricultural land records (such as 7/12 Satbara Utara, Khasra-Khatauni, and Jamabandi). Because India does not follow a uniform customary unit across states, calculating property conversions accurately prevents costly title deed errors.

1. Pucca Bigha vs. Kaccha Bigha: What Is the Difference?

One of the most frequent sources of confusion in North Indian land measurement (especially in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan) is the distinction between Pucca Bigha and Kaccha Bigha:

  • 1 Pucca Bigha in Gaj: Exactly 3,025 Gaj (Square Yards), which equals 27,225 Square Feet or 2,529.29 Square Metres. 1 Acre contains exactly 1.6 Pucca Bighas.
  • 1 Kaccha Bigha in Gaj: Typically 1,008.33 Gaj (Square Yards) or 9,075 Square Feet (roughly one-third of a Pucca Bigha). In western UP and rural pockets, tenants and local registry deals frequently measure in Kaccha Bigha. Always verify whether a local property quotation refers to Pucca or Kaccha units.

2. Understanding 7/12 (Satbara) & Agricultural Land Records

In states like Maharashtra and Gujarat, land records on the 7/12 extract (Satbara Utara) are officially recorded in the metric system using Hectares (हेक्टर), Ares (आर), and Square Metres:

  • 1 Hectare: 10,000 Square Metres = 100 Ares = 2.471 Acres.
  • 1 Are (आर): 100 Square Metres = 1,076.39 Square Feet = approx. 1 Guntha (1,089 sq ft).
  • 1 Guntha: 33 ft × 33 ft = 1,089 Square Feet. Exactly 40 Gunthas make 1 Acre.

3. State-Wise Land Measurement System (UP, Bihar, WB, South India)

  • Uttar Pradesh (UP Jamin Measurement): UP officially uses Bigha and Biswa. 1 UP Bigha = 20 Biswa = 2,508.38 sq metres (27,000 sq ft). 1 Biswa = 1350 sq ft (150 Gaj).
  • Bihar: 1 Bigha = 20 Kathas = 27,220 sq ft. 1 Katha = 20 Dhur = 1,361 sq ft.
  • West Bengal: 1 Bigha = 20 Kottah = 14,400 sq ft (1,337.8 sq metres). 3 Bighas approximately equal 1 Acre.
  • Southern States (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh): Primarily use Cent and Ground. 1 Cent = 435.6 sq ft. 100 Cents = 1 Acre. In Tamil Nadu residential urban plots, 1 Ground = 2,400 sq ft.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. 1 Kaccha Bigha kitne Gaj ka hota hai?

1 Kaccha Bigha aamtaur par 1,008.33 Gaj (Square Yards) ya 9,075 Square Feet ke barabar hota hai. Yeh standard Pucca Bigha (3,025 Gaj) ka lagbhag ek-tihai (1/3rd) hissa hota hai.

2. How do you convert 7/12 Satbara area into Gunthas or Acres?

On a 7/12 extract, if the area is written as 1-20-00, it means 1 Hectare and 20 Ares. Since 1 Are equals 100 square metres (nearly 1 Guntha), 20 Ares is approximately 20 Gunthas (0.50 Acre). Thus, 1 Hectare and 20 Ares equals approximately 2.97 Acres.

3. How many Square Feet make 1 Acre in India?

Across all states in India, 1 standard Acre equals exactly 43,560 Square Feet (4,840 Square Yards or 4,046.856 Square Metres).

4. How many Gaj are in 1 Pucca Bigha?

1 Pucca Bigha equals exactly 3,025 Gaj (Square Yards). In square feet, this measures 27,225 sq ft.