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Marla & Kanal Converter
Convert plot sizes between marla, kanal, acre, square feet, square yards and square metres. Choose the marla size used by your society or the revenue record, because it is not the same everywhere.
How to use the Marla & Kanal Converter
- Enter the value and choose its unit.
- Choose the marla size: 225, 250 or 272.25 sq ft.
- Read every other unit in the results.
Formula
Example
A 1-kanal plot with 225 sq ft marla is 4,500 sq ft (500 sq yd). With the 272.25 sq ft marla it is 5,445 sq ft.
Which marla size applies to you
Most modern housing societies, including DHA Lahore and Bahria Town, use a 225 sq ft marla. Some societies use 250 sq ft. Revenue records, older areas and agricultural land often use 272.25 sq ft. Always check the size written on the allotment letter or fard before you compare plots.
Quick reference (225 sq ft marla)
- 5 marla = 1,125 sq ft
- 10 marla = 2,250 sq ft
- 1 kanal = 20 marla = 4,500 sq ft
- 1 acre = 8 kanal = 160 marla (revenue)
- 1 square yard (gaz) = 9 sq ft
Comparing prices fairly
A 10 marla plot at 225 sq ft is 2,250 sq ft, while at 272.25 sq ft it is 2,722 sq ft, 21% more land. Convert both offers to price per square foot before deciding which is cheaper.
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Frequently asked questions
Why are there different marla sizes?
The revenue record uses 272.25 sq ft, while most housing societies such as DHA Lahore use 225 sq ft. Some use 250. Always check your plot file.
How many marla in an acre?
160 marla with the 272.25 sq ft marla (8 kanal). With a 225 sq ft marla it is about 193.6 marla.
How many square feet in 5 marla?
1,125 sq ft with a 225 sq ft marla, 1,250 sq ft with 250, and about 1,361 sq ft with 272.25.
How many marla in a kanal?
Twenty marla make one kanal.
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