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Kanal to Marla Calculator in Punjab

5th August 2025

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1 Kanal = 20 Marla in Punjab

** Note: Informational purpose only—please confirm with local authorities.

Popular Kanal to Marla Conversions

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.

Kanal to Marla Conversion Table in Punjab (Approximate)

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

KanalEquivalent in Marla
1 Kanal20 Marla
2 Kanal40 Marla
3 Kanal60 Marla
4 Kanal80 Marla
5 Kanal100 Marla
6 Kanal120 Marla
7 Kanal140 Marla
8 Kanal160 Marla
9 Kanal180 Marla
10 Kanal200 Marla
11 Kanal220 Marla
12 Kanal240 Marla
13 Kanal260 Marla
14 Kanal280 Marla
15 Kanal300 Marla
16 Kanal320 Marla
17 Kanal340 Marla
18 Kanal360 Marla
19 Kanal380 Marla
20 Kanal400 Marla

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 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.

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 UnitEquivalent in 1 Kanal
Dhur200
Biswa10
Bigha0.5
Square Karam180
Murabba0.005
Gaj605.005041708681006
Killa0.125
Pura0.125
Lessa200
Biswa Kacha5
Marla20
Katha10
Square Feet5445
Acre0.125
Square Meter505.857542340601469
Hectare0.050585705358528
Square Inch784080
Square Mile0.0001953125
Square Kilometer0.000505857053585
Decimal12.5
Square Yard605
Square Centimeter5058575.423

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 0.05 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.

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 UnitEquivalent in 1 Marla
Dhur10
Biswa0.5
Bigha0.025
Square Karam9
Kanal0.05
Murabba0.00025
Gaj30.250252085434049
Killa0.00625
Pura0.00625
Lessa10
Biswa Kacha0.25
Katha0.5
Square Feet272.25
Acre0.00625
Square Meter25.292877117030073
Hectare0.002529285267926
Square Inch39204
Square Mile0.000009765625
Square Kilometer0.000025292852679
Decimal0.625
Square Yard30.25
Square Centimeter252928.771

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