Land Area Converter

Convert between Indian land measurement units instantly — Gaj to Acre, Sq Ft to Gaj, Bigha to Acre, Ground to Acre, and more. Free and accurate area conversion for property buyers and sellers.

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Common Conversions

UnitEquivalent in Sq. FeetEquivalent in Sq. Yards
1 Square Meter10.76 Sq. Ft.1.20 Sq. Yd.
1 Square Yard (Gaj)9 Sq. Ft.1 Sq. Yd.
1 Ground2,400 Sq. Ft.266.67 Sq. Yd.
1 Acre43,560 Sq. Ft.4,840 Sq. Yd.
1 Hectare1,07,639 Sq. Ft.11,960 Sq. Yd.
1 Guntha1,089 Sq. Ft.121 Sq. Yd.

Gaj to Acre Conversion

Gaj (also called Square Yard) is one of the most commonly used land measurement units in North India, especially in Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi NCR. 1 Gaj equals 9 square feet, and 1 Acre equals 4,840 Gaj (43,560 sq ft). To convert Gaj to Acre, divide the Gaj value by 4,840. For example, 4,840 Gaj equals 1 Acre, and 2,400 Gaj equals approximately 0.496 Acre. This conversion is essential when comparing plot sizes listed in Gaj with agricultural land measured in Acres. Use the converter above for instant, accurate results.

Square Feet to Gaj Conversion

Converting square feet to Gaj is one of the most frequent calculations in Indian real estate, especially in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Since 1 Gaj equals 9 square feet, you simply divide the square feet value by 9. For example, 360 sq ft equals 40 Gaj, 2,400 sq ft equals 266.67 Gaj, and 43,560 sq ft (1 Acre) equals 4,840 Gaj. Property listings in Gurugram, Faridabad, and other NCR cities often use Gaj, making this conversion crucial for buyers comparing plot sizes across different listings and portals.

Why Convert Area Units?

India uses multiple measurement systems for land and property — the standard metric system (square meters, hectares), imperial units (square feet, acres), and a wide range of regional units such as Bigha, Guntha, Ground, Cent, Kanal, and Marla. A property listed as “2 Bigha” in Rajasthan means something very different from “2 Bigha” in Punjab, making unit conversion essential when comparing properties across states.

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) mandates the use of square feet for all official property documentation, sale agreements, and registered brochures. However, traditional units are still widely used in local dealings, village records, and agricultural land transactions. Understanding how to convert between these units helps buyers, sellers, and investors make informed decisions and avoid costly misunderstandings.

Different states have their own traditional units — for example, Ground is common in Tamil Nadu, Cent in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, and Marla/Kanal in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir. Whether you are comparing a residential plot in Gurugram (measured in square yards) with farmland in Maharashtra (measured in Guntha), or verifying property dimensions in a sale deed, this area converter helps you accurately translate between any two units instantly.

Common Indian Land Measurement Units

UnitRegionSq Ft EquivalentSq M Equivalent
1 BighaRajasthan / UP27,0002,508
1 BighaPunjab / Himachal Pradesh9,072843
1 GunthaMaharashtra / Karnataka1,089101
1 GroundTamil Nadu2,400223
1 CentKerala / Andhra Pradesh435.640.5
1 KanalPunjab / J&K5,445506
1 MarlaPunjab / J&K272.2525.3
1 AcrePan-India43,5604,047
1 HectarePan-India (Metric)1,07,63910,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Multiply square feet by 0.0929. For example, 1000 sq ft = 92.9 sq m. Use our area converter for instant, accurate results.

1 bigha equals approximately 27,000 sq ft in Haryana and 27,220 sq ft in Uttar Pradesh. Bigha varies by state — always verify the local measurement standard.

1 kanal equals 5,445 sq ft. This is standard across Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh.

Carpet area is the net usable floor area inside walls. Built-up area includes carpet area plus walls and balconies. Super built-up area adds common areas like corridors and lobbies.

1 Gaj equals 9 sq ft, and 1 Acre equals 43,560 sq ft. So to convert Gaj to Acre, divide the number of Gaj by 4,840. For example, 4,840 Gaj = 1 Acre, and 2,400 Gaj = 0.496 Acre. Use the converter above for instant results.

1 Bigha in Haryana equals approximately 27,000 sq ft, which is about 0.6198 Acre (27,000 ÷ 43,560). In Uttar Pradesh, 1 Bigha ≈ 0.625 Acre. Since Bigha varies by state, use our converter to get accurate results for your region.

1 Gaj = 9 sq ft. To convert sq ft to Gaj, divide the square feet value by 9. For example, 360 sq ft = 40 Gaj, and 2,400 sq ft = 266.67 Gaj. The converter above calculates this instantly.

1 Acre = 43,560 sq ft = 4,840 Gaj (since 1 Gaj = 9 sq ft). So if you see a plot listed as 4,840 Gaj, it equals exactly 1 Acre.

1 Ground = 2,400 sq ft. Since 1 Acre = 43,560 sq ft, 1 Ground equals approximately 0.0551 Acre (2,400 ÷ 43,560). Ground is commonly used in South India, especially Tamil Nadu.

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