Realty Scale
Area scale refers to the measurement unit used to define the size of a property or land. It helps standardize area values, such as square feet, acres, or cents, for accurate comparison and listing.
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List of Land Measurement Units in India
- Acre
An acre is one of the most commonly used land measurement units globally. It is particularly significant in rural and agricultural land transactions. In India, one acre is equivalent to 4840 square yards or approximately 4046.86 square metres. - Hectare
The hectare is a metric unit widely used to measure large tracts of land, especially in agriculture. One hectare equals 10,000 square metres or approximately 2.47 acres. - Bigha
Bigha is a traditional unit of land measurement still used in many parts of India, especially in the northern states like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana. - Gaj
The term “Gaj” is often used in North India as a substitute for “square yard”. One Gaj equals 9 square feet. - Square Metre
A universal metric unit for measuring area, particularly useful for precise and small-scale measurements. - Square Foot
One of the most commonly used units in urban India. 1 sq ft = 144 sq inches. - Square Yard
Often used for plots and small properties in India. 1 sq yd = 9 sq ft. - Katha
Regional unit used in Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. Value varies regionally. - Guntha
Traditional unit used in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. 1 guntha = 1089 sq ft. - Biswa
Used in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. 1 biswa = around 48.4 sq yd (varies by region). - Cent
Common in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. 1 cent = 435.6 sq ft. - Decimal
Common in Eastern India. 1 decimal = 48.4 sq yd or 435.6 sq ft.
Common Land Measurement Table
| Unit of Area | Conversion Unit |
|---|---|
| 1 Square Feet (sq ft) | 144 square inches |
| 1 Square Yard (sq yd) | 9 sq ft |
| 1 Acre | 4840 sq yd or 100.04 cents |
| 1 Hectare | 10,000 sq m or 2.49 acres |
| 1 Square Kilometer (sq km) | 247.1 acres |
Few Common Conversions
| Conversion | Value |
|---|---|
| 1 acre in bigha | 1 Acre = 1.613 Bigha |
| bigha to acre | 1 Bigha = 0.619 acres |
| 1 hectare into bigha | 1 Hectare = 3.953 Bigha |
| 1 bigha in square feet | 1 Bigha = 27,000 sqft |
| 1 bigha in gaj | 1 Bigha = 3057.68 gaj |
North India
| Units | States / Region Info | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| Bigha | Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand | 1210 sq yd |
| Biswa | HP, Uttarakhand | 48.4 sq yd |
| Killa | Haryana, Punjab | 4840 sq yd |
| Kanal | Punjab, Haryana | 5445 sqft (8 Kanals = 1 Acre) |
South India
| Units | States | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| Ankanam | Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka | 72 sqft |
| Cent | Tamil Nadu, Kerala | 435.6 sqft |
| Ground | Tamil Nadu | 2400 sqft |
| Guntha | Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka | 1089 sqft |
East India
| Units | States | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| Chatak | West Bengal | 180 sqft |
| Decimal | West Bengal | 48.4 sq yd |
| Dhur | Bihar, Jharkhand | 68.06 sqft |
| Katha | Bihar | 1361.25 sqft |
West India
| Units | States | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| Bigha | Rajasthan | 3025 sq yd |
| Biswa | Rajasthan | 151.25 sq yd |
Central India
| Units | States | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| Bigha | Madhya Pradesh | 1333.33 sq yd |
| Katha | Madhya Pradesh | 600 sq ft |
Note: Different regions in India use different area units. Always verify conversions before finalising property transactions.