Katha to Marla Calculator in Punjab

Popular Katha to Marla Conversions

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

When converting from Katha 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.

Katha to Marla Conversion Table in Punjab (Approximate)

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

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

About Katha in Punjab

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 2 Marla, depending on regional practices. Katha is commonly used in Punjab for agricultural and residential land transactions, especially in rural and semi-urban areas.

Historical Background in Punjab

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
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

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 Katha, 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