State may use different units of measurement like - bigha, cent, etc
1 Katha = 0.1 Kanal in Punjab
** Note: Informational purpose only—please confirm with local authorities.
In many parts of Punjab, especially in rural regions, Kanal is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Katha is another commonly used unit, One Katha often considered equivalent to 0.1 Kanal.
When converting from Katha 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.
(Data may vary by district; based on common practices in Punjab)
Katha | Equivalent in Kanal |
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1 Katha | 0.1 Kanal |
2 Katha | 0.2 Kanal |
3 Katha | 0.3 Kanal |
4 Katha | 0.4 Kanal |
5 Katha | 0.5 Kanal |
6 Katha | 0.6 Kanal |
7 Katha | 0.7 Kanal |
8 Katha | 0.8 Kanal |
9 Katha | 0.9 Kanal |
10 Katha | 1 Kanal |
11 Katha | 1.1 Kanal |
12 Katha | 1.2 Kanal |
13 Katha | 1.3 Kanal |
14 Katha | 1.4 Kanal |
15 Katha | 1.5 Kanal |
16 Katha | 1.6 Kanal |
17 Katha | 1.7 Kanal |
18 Katha | 1.8 Kanal |
19 Katha | 1.9 Kanal |
20 Katha | 2 Kanal |
Katha (also spelled Kattha) is a traditional unit of land measurement widely used in eastern and northern Indian states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Assam. In Punjab, the size of 1 Katha typically ranges between 0.1 Kanal, depending on regional practices. Katha is commonly used in Punjab for agricultural and residential land transactions, especially in rural and semi-urban areas.
The Katha unit dates back to ancient times and was further formalized during the British era as part of land revenue systems. In Punjab, it continues to be an integral part of traditional land records, used alongside other units like Bigha, Decimal, and Dhur. Despite the growing adoption of metric units, Katha remains a widely accepted and practical measurement unit in day-to-day land dealings across Punjab.
Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Katha |
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Dhur | 20 |
Biswa | 1 |
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 |
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 |
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 10 Katha. 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 |
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