Marla to Biswa Calculator in Punjab

Popular Marla to Biswa Conversions

In many parts of Punjab, especially in rural regions, Biswa is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Marla is another commonly used unit, One Marla often considered equivalent to 0.5 Biswa.

When converting from Marla to Biswa, 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.

Marla to Biswa Conversion Table in Punjab (Approximate)

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

Marla	Equivalent in Biswa
1 Marla	0.5 Biswa
2 Marla	1 Biswa
3 Marla	1.5 Biswa
4 Marla	2 Biswa
5 Marla	2.5 Biswa
6 Marla	3 Biswa
7 Marla	3.5 Biswa
8 Marla	4 Biswa
9 Marla	4.5 Biswa
10 Marla	5 Biswa
11 Marla	5.5 Biswa
12 Marla	6 Biswa
13 Marla	6.5 Biswa
14 Marla	7 Biswa
15 Marla	7.5 Biswa
16 Marla	8 Biswa
17 Marla	8.5 Biswa
18 Marla	9 Biswa
19 Marla	9.5 Biswa
20 Marla	10 Biswa

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 10 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

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 10 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