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From cents to acres, grounds to gunthas — every regional unit covered. Before you start ## What this destination provides Proquiro calculates from the values entered by the visitor; it does not retrieve or certify a government record. FreeAvailable now Coverage India-wide unit conversion; local usage and definitions can vary Source Proquiro calculator or workflow You get Converted land area in the selected units Boundary reviewed 16 Jul 2026 ### What you may need - Area value - Source unit - Destination unit ### If the source or result is unavailable If an input is missing or invalid, the calculator keeps the entered values and explains what must be corrected. [View the fallback path](/tools/land-area-converter) ## Convert land area units ValueEnter the area value to convert From UnitSource measurement unit Square FeetSquare MetersSquare YardsAcresHectaresCentsGrounds (TN)Gunthas (MH/KA)Biswas (UP/RJ)Bighas (UP/RJ)Kanals (Punjab)Marlas (Punjab)Kathas (Bihar/WB)Dismils (Bihar/JH)Ankanams (AP/TS) To UnitTarget measurement unit Square FeetSquare MetersSquare YardsAcresHectaresCentsGrounds (TN)Gunthas (MH/KA)Biswas (UP/RJ)Bighas (UP/RJ)Kanals (Punjab)Marlas (Punjab)Kathas (Bihar/WB)Dismils (Bihar/JH)Ankanams (AP/TS) Converted Area \-- Important: Regional units like bigha, katha, and ground can vary by state or district. Confirm the local standard used in your records before valuation or negotiation. Automate land intelligence with Proquiro's acquisition platform. [Get Started](https://app.proquiro.com/users/sign%5Fup) ### What is a Land Area Converter? A land area converter helps you convert plot sizes between local Indian land measurement units and standard units such as square feet, square yards, square meters, acres, and hectares. This is important because many land transactions in India still use regional units like bigha, ground, kanal, marla, cent, and guntha, and these can differ by state or district. ### Why converting to standard units matters Converting local units into globally accepted or SI-aligned units (such as square meters) helps you understand the true extent of land, compare listings accurately, and estimate land value with fewer mistakes. It is especially useful when broker quotes, sale deeds, and internal pricing models use different measurement systems. ### How to use this tool Enter the land area value, select the current unit in From Unit, and choose the target unit in To Unit. The converted area updates instantly. Use the swap button (↔) to reverse the conversion and cross-check values during due diligence, valuation, and negotiation. ### Common land measurement units across India Some of the most common land measurement units used across India are hectare, acre, square meter, and square yard. Along with these, regional units such as bigha, marla, cent, guntha, ground, and kanal are widely used in local transactions. Since regional units may vary by state, always verify the local convention used in the document or market listing. ### Land area units used in North India Bigha, biswa, biswansi, killa, ghumaon, and kanal are widely used in parts of North India, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Converting these to standard units like square feet, acres, or square meters makes pricing comparisons and feasibility calculations much more reliable. ### Land area units used in South India In South India, units such as ankanam, cent, ground, guntha, and kuncham are commonly used depending on the state and locality. These are seen across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Kerala. A converter helps normalize these into standard units before valuation, benchmarking, or documentation review. ### Land area units used in East and West India In East India, units such as chatak, decimal, dhur, kattha/katha, and lecha are commonly used in states like West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Tripura. In parts of West India, bigha, biswa, and biswansi are used in local transactions, especially in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Convert these to a common unit before comparing parcel size or price. 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