How to use the plot size calculator
- 1 Choose the marla size: 225 sq ft for most societies, or 272.25 sq ft for revenue records.
- 2 Pick Rectangle, or 4 unequal sides for an irregular plot.
- 3 Enter the sides in feet.
- 4 Read the plot size in marla, and the same area in kanal, square feet, square yards and square metres.
Worked example
A 50 × 45 ft plot. The area is 50 × 45 = 2,250 sq ft. At 225 sq ft per marla that is exactly 10 marla, or half a kanal. At 272.25 sq ft it is 8.26 marla. An uneven plot with sides of 50, 45, 52 and 44 ft averages to 51 × 44.5 = 2,269.5 sq ft, about 10.09 marla.
Measuring a plot properly
- Measure all four sides with a steel tape, not just two, because many plots are not perfect rectangles.
- Check against records: compare with the society's allotment or site plan, and for land outside societies, the fard and the patwari's measurement.
- Corner and irregular plots may need a proper survey; averaging opposite sides is only a quick estimate.
- Common sizes: a 5 marla society plot is often 25 × 45 ft and a 10 marla plot 35 × 65 ft or 50 × 45 ft, depending on the marla size used.
Convert units with the Marla Converter, then estimate building costs with the Construction Cost Calculator.
Features
Three marla standards
Switch between 225, 250 and 272.25 sq ft so the result matches your allotment letter or fard.
Irregular plots
Averages opposite sides, the quick method used to estimate plots whose sides are not equal.
All units
Marla, kanal, square feet, gaz and square metres are shown together.
When to use it
Buying a plot
Measure a plot on site and check that the marla matches what the dealer says. Convert units with the Marla Converter.
Comparing societies
The same 50 × 45 ft plot is 10 marla at 225 sq ft but 8.26 marla at 272.25 sq ft. Price the plot with the Plot Price Calculator.
Building plans
Use the square feet figure for the covered area and setbacks allowed by your authority. Estimate building with the Construction Cost Calculator.
Corner and odd plots
Enter all four sides to estimate a plot that is wider at the back than the front. Plan the boundary wall with the Brick Calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate plot size in marla?
Multiply length by width in feet to get square feet, then divide by the marla size. A 50 × 45 ft plot is 2,250 sq ft, which is 10 marla at 225 sq ft.
Which marla size should I use?
Most housing societies use 225 sq ft. Revenue records (fard) and older areas use 272.25 sq ft. Check your allotment letter or site plan.
How accurate is the four-sides method?
It is a good estimate when the corners are close to right angles. For very irregular plots, a survey with diagonal measurements is more accurate.
What size is a 5 marla plot?
At 225 sq ft it is 1,125 sq ft, commonly 25 × 45 ft. At 272.25 sq ft it is 1,361.25 sq ft.
What size is 1 kanal?
20 marla: 4,500 sq ft at 225 sq ft per marla, or 5,445 sq ft at 272.25.
How do I measure a plot correctly?
Measure each side at ground level along the boundary wall or pegs, in feet, and note which sides face each other. For corner or angled plots, also measure the two diagonals and ask a surveyor to confirm the area before you pay.
Why is my registry area different from the society file?
The registry or fard may use the 272.25 sq ft revenue marla, while the society uses 225 sq ft. The land is the same, only the unit differs. Convert both to square feet to compare them.
Results are estimates based on the official rates linked above. Confirm important figures with the issuing authority or a qualified adviser before you act on them.
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