Acre to Kanal Calculator in Punjab

Popular Acre to Kanal Conversions

In many parts of Punjab, 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.

Acre to Kanal Conversion Table in Punjab (Approximate)

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

Acre	Equivalent in Kanal
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

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 8 Kanal. 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 Kanal in Punjab

Kanal is a traditional unit of land measurement commonly used in northern Indian states like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir. In Punjab, 1 Kanal is equal to 0.125 Acre. It is primarily used in rural and semi-urban areas of Punjab for measuring medium to large land parcels, especially in agricultural and residential contexts.

Historical Background in Punjab

The use of Kanal dates back to the British colonial period, where it was standardized for land revenue and survey purposes. In Punjab, 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 Punjab.

Conversion Unit	Equivalent in 1 Kanal
Dhur	200
Biswa	10
Bigha	0.5
Square Karam	180
Murabba	0.005
Gaj	605.005041708681006
Killa	0.125
Pura	0.125
Lessa	200
Biswa Kacha	5
Marla	20
Katha	10
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