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Land Measurement Units in India

India uses a rich mix of local and international land measurement units — from the globally recognised hectare and acre to regional units like bigha, gaj, and dismil that vary from state to state. Converting between these units accurately is essential for property valuation, legal documentation, and informed buying decisions. Use the calculator alongside this guide to understand what each unit means and how they relate to one another.

Common Conversion Reference Table
Unit = Square Feet = Square Yard = Square Meter
1 Acre 43,560 4,840 4,046.86
1 Hectare 1,07,63911,959.9 10,000
1 Gaj 9 1 0.836
1 Square Yard9 1 0.836
1 Dismil 435.6 48.4 40.47
1 Sq. Km 1,07,63,91511,95,99010,00,000

By Region

Land Measurement Units Across India

North India

Square Kilometre Acre Hectare Bigha Gaj

The most common unit in North India is the square kilometre (km²). 1 km² = 100 Acres = 10 Hectares = 1,000 sq. metres. Bigha and Gaj are widely used for residential plots in states like UP, Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan.

South India

Hectare Acre Ground Cent Square Metre

South Indian states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka use the "Ground" and "Cent" alongside acres and hectares. 1 Hectare = 100 Ares = 2.47 Acres. Total South India land area is approximately 11,68,890 km².

East India

Acre Hectare Dismil Katha

In states like West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand, Katha and Dismil are commonly used alongside acres. 1 Hectare = 10,000 sq. metres (approx. the size of a standard football field).

West India

Hectare Acre Guntha Vigha

Maharashtra and Gujarat primarily use Hectares. 1 Hectare = 2.47 Acres. The Guntha and Vigha are regional units used for agricultural land. 1 Acre = 4,840 sq. yards or 0.405 Hectares.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

1 Square Yard = 9 Square Feet. This is a fixed international conversion. Square yards are commonly used for residential plot sizes in Gurugram and Delhi NCR.

1 Gaj is approximately equal to 1 Square Yard (or 9 Square Feet). Gaj is a traditional Indian unit widely used in North India — particularly in Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, and Rajasthan — for measuring plot and flat sizes.

1 Acre = 43,560 Square Feet = 4,840 Square Yards = 4,046.86 Square Metres. Acres are commonly used for large agricultural land and commercial real estate in India.

Dismil and Decimal are the same unit — both equal 1/100th of an Acre (435.6 sq. ft.). The term "Dismil" is commonly used in Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, while "Decimal" is more common in other parts of Eastern India.

India's regional units like bigha, kanal, and ground evolved locally over centuries and were calibrated differently across kingdoms and regions. These units became deeply embedded in local land records and transactions. Though the metric system is the legal standard, traditional units are still widely used in property dealings — which is why conversion tools like this one are essential.