Land Area Converter
Convert between Katha, Bigha, Shotok, Decimal, Kanal, Marla, Acre, Sqft, Hectare and more. Works for Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal.
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About This Tool
Convert between traditional and metric land measurement units used across South Asia with our free land area calculator. Supports region-specific units including Katha, Bigha (with UP, WB, Bihar, Rajasthan variants), Shotok, Decimal, Kanal, Marla, Ropani, Aana, Paisa, Daam, Kattha, Dhur, Guntha, Ground, alongside international units like Square Feet, Square Meter, Square Yard, Acre, and Hectare. Perfect for land buyers, sellers, farmers, real estate agents, and property lawyers in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Nepal.
How to Use
- 1 Select your region (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, or Nepal).
- 2 Enter the value you want to convert in the "From" field.
- 3 Choose the starting unit (e.g., Katha, Bigha, Kanal).
- 4 Select the target unit in the "To" field.
- 5 View the converted value plus all equivalents below.
Why Use This Tool
- ✅ 100% free — no signup, no registration required
- ✅ Region-specific units for Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal
- ✅ Supports all traditional units: Katha, Bigha, Kanal, Marla, Ropani
- ✅ Instant conversion with all equivalent values shown at once
- ✅ Mobile-friendly and works offline after first load
- ✅ Accurate values based on official land measurement standards
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet is 1 Katha in Bangladesh?
1 Katha in Bangladesh equals 720 square feet or approximately 66.89 square meters. 20 Katha make 1 Bigha, which is 14,400 square feet.
What is the difference between Bigha in UP and West Bengal?
Bigha size varies significantly by region. 1 Bigha in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar equals 27,000 sqft, in West Bengal it is 14,400 sqft, and in Rajasthan it is 17,427 sqft. Always verify the local standard before transactions.
How to convert Kanal to Marla?
1 Kanal equals 20 Marla in both Pakistan and Indian Punjab. 1 standard Marla is 272.25 sqft, while Sarkari (government) Marla is 225 sqft. 1 Kanal is also equal to 5,445 sqft.
How many Aana make 1 Ropani in Nepal?
1 Ropani in Nepal equals 16 Aana. Further: 1 Aana = 4 Paisa, 1 Paisa = 4 Daam. In square feet, 1 Ropani = 5,476 sqft and 1 Aana = 342.25 sqft.
Is Decimal the same as Shotangsho?
Yes. Decimal, Shotangsho, and Shotok all refer to the same unit. 1 Decimal = 1 Shotangsho = 1 Shotok = 435.6 square feet = 1/100 of an acre.
How many Katha is 1 Acre?
1 Acre equals 60.5 Katha in Bangladesh (43,560 sqft ÷ 720 sqft). It is also equal to 3.025 Bigha in BD/WB, or approximately 1.613 Bigha in Uttar Pradesh.