Marla to Biswa Calculator in Himachal Pradesh

Popular Marla to Biswa Conversions

In many parts of Himachal Pradesh, especially in rural regions, Biswa is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Marla is another commonly used unit, One Marla often considered equivalent to 0.625 Biswa.

When converting from Marla to Biswa, it's important to note that the conversion rate can vary depending on the region or state. Accurate conversion requires knowing the local definitions and accepted values for these units.

Marla to Biswa Conversion Table in Himachal Pradesh (Approximate)

(Data may vary by district; based on common practices in Himachal Pradesh)

Marla	Equivalent in Biswa
1 Marla	0.625 Biswa
2 Marla	1.25 Biswa
3 Marla	1.875 Biswa
4 Marla	2.5 Biswa
5 Marla	3.125 Biswa
6 Marla	3.75 Biswa
7 Marla	4.375 Biswa
8 Marla	5 Biswa
9 Marla	5.625 Biswa
10 Marla	6.25 Biswa
11 Marla	6.875 Biswa
12 Marla	7.5 Biswa
13 Marla	8.125 Biswa
14 Marla	8.75 Biswa
15 Marla	9.375 Biswa
16 Marla	10 Biswa
17 Marla	10.625 Biswa
18 Marla	11.25 Biswa
19 Marla	11.875 Biswa
20 Marla	12.5 Biswa

About Marla in Himachal Pradesh

Marla is a traditional unit of land measurement commonly used in northern Indian states like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and parts of Uttar Pradesh. In Himachal Pradesh, 1 Marla is generally equal to 12.5 Biswa, based on the British standard. It is widely used for measuring residential plots in urban and semi-urban areas of Himachal Pradesh, especially alongside units like Kanal and Bigha.

Historical Background in Himachal Pradesh

Marla was formalized during British rule as 1/160th of an Acre. In Himachal Pradesh, while the standard Marla is commonly accepted, local variations—known as Kachcha Marla—still exist in some rural areas, ranging between 225 and 300 Square Feet. Despite the adoption of metric units, Marla remains a practical and familiar measure in property transactions across Himachal Pradesh.

Conversion Unit	Equivalent in 1 Marla
Murabba	0.00025
Dhur	12.5
Pura	0.0078125
Biswa	0.625
Lessa	12.5
Biswa Kacha	0.3125
Katha	0.625
Bigha	0.03125
Square Karam	9
Kanal	0.05
Square Feet	272.25
Acre	0.00625
Square Meter	25.292877117030073
Hectare	0.002529285267926
Square Inch	39204
Square Mile	0.000009765625
Square Kilometer	0.000025292852679
Decimal	0.625
Square Yard	30.25
Square Centimeter	252928.771

About Biswa in Himachal Pradesh

Biswa is a traditional land measurement unit commonly used in northern Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Bihar. In Himachal Pradesh, the value of 1 Biswa typically ranges between 12.5 Marla, depending on regional customs. It is often used alongside units like Bigha and Katha in rural land transactions and revenue records in Himachal Pradesh.

Historical Background in Himachal Pradesh

Biswa originated as a sub-unit of Bigha and was widely adopted during the Mughal and British periods for standardized land revenue collection. In Himachal Pradesh, 20 Biswa usually make up 1 Bigha, though local variations exist. Even today, Biswa remains a familiar and widely used unit in Himachal Pradesh, especially in agricultural and semi-urban property dealings, despite the shift toward metric units like square meters and hectares.

Conversion Unit	Equivalent in 1 Biswa
Murabba	0.0004
Dhur	20
Pura	0.0125
Lessa	20
Biswa Kacha	0.5
Marla	1.6
Katha	1
Bigha	0.05
Square Karam	14.4
Kanal	0.08
Square Feet	435.600000000000023
Acre	0.01
Square Meter	40.468603387248123
Hectare	0.004046856428682
Square Inch	62726.4
Square Mile	0.000015625
Square Kilometer	0.000040468564287
Decimal	1
Square Yard	48.400000000000006
Square Centimeter	404686.034