How to convert kanal to marla
- 1 Type a value in the kanal box; the marla appear as you type.
- 2 Or type in the marla box to convert the other way.
- 3 Use the conversion table below for common values, or copy the result.
Kanal, marla and acres
The ladder of land units is simple: 20 marla make 1 kanal and 8 kanal make 1 acre, so an acre is 160 marla. Only the marla's size in square feet changes between areas, which is why a kanal can be 4,500 or 5,445 sq ft.
For square feet, use Marla to Square Feet and choose the marla size. For square metres, use Square Feet to Square Meters.
- Housing schemes advertise 1 kanal and 10 marla plots the most; both follow the 20 marla rule.
- For farm land, records may show kanal and marla together, such as 5 kanal 8 marla, which is 108 marla.
- Always confirm the marla size in square feet before comparing prices between schemes.
Features
Fixed rule
1 kanal = 20 marla everywhere in Pakistan and Indian Punjab.
Two-way
Type marla to get kanal.
Up to an acre and beyond
8 kanal = 1 acre, and the chart goes up to 160 kanal (20 acres).
When to use it
House plots
A 1 kanal house is 20 marla; half a kanal is 10 marla. For square feet use Marla to Square Feet.
Farm land
Agricultural land is measured in acres and kanal; 3 acres is 24 kanal or 480 marla.
Comparing listings
Ads may say 1 kanal or 20 marla for the same plot size.
Dividing inherited land
When land is shared among heirs, shares are often worked out in marla. A 3 kanal plot is 60 marla, which is easier to divide into equal parts.
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Frequently asked questions
How many marla is 1 kanal?
1 kanal is exactly 20 marla.
How many marla is half a kanal?
Half a kanal is 10 marla.
How many kanal is an acre?
8 kanal make 1 acre, so an acre is 160 marla.
How many square feet is 1 kanal?
4,500 sq ft when a marla is 225 sq ft, 5,000 sq ft at 250, or 5,445 sq ft for the revenue marla of 272.25 sq ft.
How many kanal is 40 marla?
40 marla is 2 kanal.
What is a murabba?
A traditional block of farm land equal to 25 acres, or 200 kanal.
Does kanal size change by city?
The 20 marla rule is the same everywhere, but the size of a marla in square feet differs, so the square feet of a kanal changes too.
How many marla is 2 kanal?
2 kanal is 40 marla.
How many marla is a quarter kanal?
A quarter kanal is 5 marla.
How many kanal is 100 marla?
100 marla is 5 kanal.
Where are kanal and marla used?
They are traditional land units used across Pakistan and in Indian Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Property adverts, allotment letters and land records still describe plots this way.
Can I convert kanal to square feet directly?
Yes, but first decide the marla size used for the land. Multiply the marla by that size in square feet, or use the marla to square feet converter, which lets you pick the size.
Is a kanal the same as a bigha?
No. A bigha is a different traditional unit whose size changes a lot from one region to another, so it should not be compared without checking the local definition.
How do I work out the price per marla?
Divide the total price by the number of marla. A 1 kanal plot for four crore rupees is twenty marla, so the price is two million rupees per marla, which helps compare plots of different sizes.
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