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1 Kanal = 20 Marla in Punjab
** Note: Informational purpose only—please confirm with local authorities.
In many parts of Punjab, especially in rural regions, Marla is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Kanal is another commonly used unit, One Kanal often considered equivalent to 20 Marla.
When converting from Kanal 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.
(Data may vary by district; based on common practices in Punjab)
Kanal | Equivalent in Marla |
---|---|
1 Kanal | 20 Marla |
2 Kanal | 40 Marla |
3 Kanal | 60 Marla |
4 Kanal | 80 Marla |
5 Kanal | 100 Marla |
6 Kanal | 120 Marla |
7 Kanal | 140 Marla |
8 Kanal | 160 Marla |
9 Kanal | 180 Marla |
10 Kanal | 200 Marla |
11 Kanal | 220 Marla |
12 Kanal | 240 Marla |
13 Kanal | 260 Marla |
14 Kanal | 280 Marla |
15 Kanal | 300 Marla |
16 Kanal | 320 Marla |
17 Kanal | 340 Marla |
18 Kanal | 360 Marla |
19 Kanal | 380 Marla |
20 Kanal | 400 Marla |
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 20 Marla. 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.
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 |
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 0.05 Kanal, 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.
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 |
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