Acre to Bigha Calculator in Punjab

Popular Acre to Bigha Conversions

In many parts of Punjab, especially in rural regions, Bigha is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Acre is another commonly used unit, One Acre often considered equivalent to 4 Bigha.

When converting from Acre to Bigha, 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.

Acre to Bigha Conversion Table in Punjab (Approximate)

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

Acre	Equivalent in Bigha
1 Acre	4 Bigha
2 Acre	8 Bigha
3 Acre	12 Bigha
4 Acre	16 Bigha
5 Acre	20 Bigha
6 Acre	24 Bigha
7 Acre	28 Bigha
8 Acre	32 Bigha
9 Acre	36 Bigha
10 Acre	40 Bigha
11 Acre	44 Bigha
12 Acre	48 Bigha
13 Acre	52 Bigha
14 Acre	56 Bigha
15 Acre	60 Bigha
16 Acre	64 Bigha
17 Acre	68 Bigha
18 Acre	72 Bigha
19 Acre	76 Bigha
20 Acre	80 Bigha

About Acre in Punjab

Acre is a widely used standard unit of land measurement in India, including in Punjab. It is most commonly used for larger land parcels, especially in agriculture, real estate, and official records. In Punjab, 1 Acre is equal to 4 Bigha. Acre is often used alongside both traditional units (like Bigha or Marla) and metric units in Punjab.

Historical Background in Punjab

The Acre was introduced during British rule and became a standard unit in India’s land revenue system. In Punjab, 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 Punjab.

Conversion Unit	Equivalent in 1 Acre
Dhur	1600
Biswa	80
Bigha	4
Square Karam	1440
Kanal	8
Murabba	0.04
Gaj	4840.04
Killa	1
Pura	1
Lessa	1600
Biswa Kacha	40
Marla	160
Katha	80
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

About Bigha in Punjab

Bigha is a traditional unit of land measurement still widely used in various parts of Punjab. Unlike standardized units like acres or square meters, the size of one Bigha can vary significantly across different regions. In Punjab, 1 Bigha typically ranges between 0.25 Acre, depending on local customs. Despite the adoption of the metric system, Bigha continues to play a critical role in land transactions, agricultural land records, and rural real estate dealings.

Historical Background in Punjab

The Bigha unit has ancient roots in India’s agrarian society and was traditionally used to measure farmland and rural landholdings. Its usage in Punjab predates the Mughal and British colonial eras but was formalized during both regimes. Since different rulers and regions used their own standards for Bigha, no nationwide standard conversion emerged. This diversity persists today, resulting in varied Bigha-to-square foot or Bigha-to-acre conversions in Punjab and other Indian states.

Conversion Unit	Equivalent in 1 Bigha
Dhur	400
Biswa	20
Square Karam	360
Kanal	2
Murabba	0.01
Gaj	1210.01
Killa	0.25
Pura	0.25
Lessa	400
Biswa Kacha	10
Marla	40
Katha	20
Square Feet	10890
Acre	0.25
Square Meter	1011.715
Hectare	0.101171410717057
Square Inch	1568160
Square Mile	0.000390625
Square Kilometer	0.001011714107171
Decimal	25
Square Yard	1210
Square Centimeter	10117150.847