State may use different units of measurement like - bigha, cent, etc
1 Acre = 8 Kanal in Jammu and Kashmir
** Note: Informational purpose only—please confirm with local authorities.
In many parts of Jammu And Kashmir, especially in rural regions, Kanal is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Acre is another commonly used unit, One Acre often considered equivalent to 8 Kanal.
When converting from Acre to Kanal, 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.
(Data may vary by district; based on common practices in Jammu And Kashmir)
Acre | Equivalent in Kanal |
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1 Acre | 8 Kanal |
2 Acre | 16 Kanal |
3 Acre | 24 Kanal |
4 Acre | 32 Kanal |
5 Acre | 40 Kanal |
6 Acre | 48 Kanal |
7 Acre | 56 Kanal |
8 Acre | 64 Kanal |
9 Acre | 72 Kanal |
10 Acre | 80 Kanal |
11 Acre | 88 Kanal |
12 Acre | 96 Kanal |
13 Acre | 104 Kanal |
14 Acre | 112 Kanal |
15 Acre | 120 Kanal |
16 Acre | 128 Kanal |
17 Acre | 136 Kanal |
18 Acre | 144 Kanal |
19 Acre | 152 Kanal |
20 Acre | 160 Kanal |
Acre is a widely used standard unit of land measurement in India, including in Jammu And Kashmir. It is most commonly used for larger land parcels, especially in agriculture, real estate, and official records. In Jammu And Kashmir, 1 Acre is equal to 8 Kanal. Acre is often used alongside both traditional units (like Bigha or Marla) and metric units in Jammu And Kashmir.
The Acre was introduced during British rule and became a standard unit in India’s land revenue system. In Jammu And Kashmir, it continues to be used for agricultural land registration, government surveys, and real estate transactions. Despite the formal shift to the metric system, Acre remains one of the most recognized and accepted land units in both rural and urban areas across Jammu And Kashmir.
Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Acre |
---|---|
Marla | 160 |
Kanal | 8 |
Square Feet | 43560 |
Square Meter | 4046.86 |
Hectare | 0.404685642868228 |
Square Inch | 6272640 |
Square Mile | 0.0015625 |
Square Kilometer | 0.004046856428682 |
Decimal | 100 |
Square Yard | 4840 |
Square Centimeter | 40468603.387 |
Kanal is a traditional unit of land measurement commonly used in northern Indian states like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir. In Jammu And Kashmir, 1 Kanal is equal to 0.125 Acre. It is primarily used in rural and semi-urban areas of Jammu And Kashmir for measuring medium to large land parcels, especially in agricultural and residential contexts.
The use of Kanal dates back to the British colonial period, where it was standardized for land revenue and survey purposes. In Jammu And Kashmir, Kanal became an integral part of local land systems and continues to be widely used alongside units like Marla and Bigha. Despite the shift to metric units in official records, Kanal remains a culturally accepted and practical unit in real estate dealings across Jammu And Kashmir.
Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Kanal |
---|---|
Marla | 20 |
Square Feet | 5445 |
Acre | 0.125 |
Square Meter | 505.857542340601469 |
Hectare | 0.050585705358528 |
Square Inch | 784080 |
Square Mile | 0.0001953125 |
Square Kilometer | 0.000505857053585 |
Decimal | 12.5 |
Square Yard | 605 |
Square Centimeter | 5058575.423 |
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