📐 Land Area Converter Indian Units Tool

Convert land area between Katha, Bigha, Acre, Decimal, Square Feet, and Square Meter. Perfect for real estate, property measurement, and land records.

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📖 Quick Reference (1 Katha Standard West Bengal)

Bigha

0.05

Decimal

1.65

Acre

0.0165

Square Feet

720

Square Meter

66.89

📖 Land Measurement Units in India

India uses various traditional land measurement units across different states. This land area converter helps you convert between Katha, Bigha, Acre, Decimal, Square Feet, and Square Meter using standardized conversion factors.

📐 Conversion Factors (West Bengal Standard)

🏡 Regional Variations of Katha and Bigha

West Bengal: 1 Katha = 720 sq ft, 20 Katha = 1 Bigha
Assam: 1 Katha = 2,880 sq ft, 32 Katha = 1 Bigha
Bihar: 1 Katha = 1,361 sq ft, 19.6 Katha = 1 Bigha
Uttar Pradesh: 1 Katha = 1,350 sq ft, 160 Katha = 1 Bigha
This converter uses West Bengal Standard (most common for online calculations)

💡 How to Use This Converter

Enter the numeric value you want to convert
Select the source unit (Katha, Bigha, Acre, Decimal, Sq Ft, Sq M)
Select the target unit for conversion
Click "Swap Units" to reverse the conversion direction
View the converted value instantly with formula
Use the quick reference table for common conversions

📋 Common Land Area Conversion Examples

5 Katha = ? Square Feet: 5 × 720 = 3,600 sq ft
2 Bigha = ? Katha: 2 × 20 = 40 Katha
0.5 Acre = ? Square Feet: 0.5 × 43,560 = 21,780 sq ft
10 Decimal = ? Square Feet: 10 × 435.6 = 4,356 sq ft
100 Square Meter = ? Square Feet: 100 × 10.764 = 1,076.4 sq ft

📝 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

❓ How many square feet is 1 Katha? ▼

In West Bengal standard, 1 Katha = 720 square feet. However, this varies by state: Assam (2,880 sq ft), Bihar (1,361 sq ft), Uttar Pradesh (1,350 sq ft). This converter uses the West Bengal standard.

❓ How many Katha in 1 Bigha? ▼

In West Bengal, 1 Bigha = 20 Katha. In Assam, 1 Bigha = 32 Katha. In Bihar, 1 Bigha ≈ 19.6 Katha. This converter uses West Bengal standard (1 Bigha = 20 Katha).

❓ What is Decimal (Satak) in land measurement? ▼

Decimal (also called Satak or Shotok in Bengali) is a land unit primarily used in West Bengal and Bangladesh. 1 Decimal = 435.6 square feet. 1 Acre = 100 Decimal. This converter uses this standard.

❓ How do I convert Katha to Acre? ▼

To convert Katha to Acre, multiply by 0.0165. For example, 100 Katha = 100 × 0.0165 = 1.65 Acre. This converter does this automatically.

❓ Is this converter free and accurate? ▼

Yes, this is a completely free online tool. It provides accurate conversions based on standard West Bengal land measurement units. For other states, please verify with local standards.

❓ What is the difference between Acre and Decimal? ▼

1 Acre = 43,560 square feet, while 1 Decimal = 435.6 square feet. Therefore, 1 Acre = 100 Decimal. Decimal is a smaller unit commonly used for small residential plots in West Bengal and Bangladesh.

💡 Note: This converter uses West Bengal standard conversion factors (1 Katha = 720 sq ft, 1 Bigha = 20 Katha). Land measurement units vary by Indian state. For legal purposes, always verify with local land records.

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From	To	Conversion Factor	Formula
1 Katha	Square Feet	720 sq ft	Katha × 720
1 Katha	Decimal	1.65 Decimal	Katha × 1.65
1 Katha	Bigha	0.05 Bigha	Katha × 0.05
1 Bigha	Square Feet	14,400 sq ft	Bigha × 14400
1 Bigha	Katha	20 Katha	Bigha × 20
1 Acre	Square Feet	43,560 sq ft	Acre × 43560
1 Acre	Decimal	100 Decimal	Acre × 100
1 Decimal	Square Feet	435.6 sq ft	Decimal × 435.6
1 Square Meter	Square Feet	10.764 sq ft	Sq M × 10.764