Biswa to Marla Calculator in Punjab

Popular Biswa to Marla Conversions

In many parts of Punjab, especially in rural regions, Marla is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Biswa is another commonly used unit, One Biswa often considered equivalent to 2 Marla.

When converting from Biswa to Marla, 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.

Biswa to Marla Conversion Table in Punjab (Approximate)

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

Biswa	Equivalent in Marla
1 Biswa	2 Marla
2 Biswa	4 Marla
3 Biswa	6 Marla
4 Biswa	8 Marla
5 Biswa	10 Marla
6 Biswa	12 Marla
7 Biswa	14 Marla
8 Biswa	16 Marla
9 Biswa	18 Marla
10 Biswa	20 Marla
11 Biswa	22 Marla
12 Biswa	24 Marla
13 Biswa	26 Marla
14 Biswa	28 Marla
15 Biswa	30 Marla
16 Biswa	32 Marla
17 Biswa	34 Marla
18 Biswa	36 Marla
19 Biswa	38 Marla
20 Biswa	40 Marla

About Biswa in Punjab

Biswa is a traditional land measurement unit commonly used in northern Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Bihar. In Punjab, the value of 1 Biswa typically ranges between 2 Marla, depending on regional customs. It is often used alongside units like Bigha and Katha in rural land transactions and revenue records in Punjab.

Historical Background in Punjab

Biswa originated as a sub-unit of Bigha and was widely adopted during the Mughal and British periods for standardized land revenue collection. In Punjab, 20 Biswa usually make up 1 Bigha, though local variations exist. Even today, Biswa remains a familiar and widely used unit in Punjab, 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
Dhur	20
Bigha	0.05
Square Karam	18
Kanal	0.1
Murabba	0.0005
Gaj	60.500504170868098
Killa	0.0125
Pura	0.0125
Lessa	20
Biswa Kacha	0.5
Marla	2
Katha	1
Square Feet	544.5
Acre	0.0125
Square Meter	50.585754234060147
Hectare	0.005058570535853
Square Inch	78408
Square Mile	0.00001953125
Square Kilometer	0.000050585705359
Decimal	1.25
Square Yard	60.5
Square Centimeter	505857.542

About Marla in Punjab

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 Punjab, 1 Marla is generally equal to 0.5 Biswa, based on the British standard. It is widely used for measuring residential plots in urban and semi-urban areas of Punjab, especially alongside units like Kanal and Bigha.

Historical Background in Punjab

Marla was formalized during British rule as 1/160th of an Acre. In Punjab, 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 Punjab.

Conversion Unit	Equivalent in 1 Marla
Dhur	10
Biswa	0.5
Bigha	0.025
Square Karam	9
Kanal	0.05
Murabba	0.00025
Gaj	30.250252085434049
Killa	0.00625
Pura	0.00625
Lessa	10
Biswa Kacha	0.25
Katha	0.5
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