State may use different units of measurement like - bigha, cent, etc
1 Katha = 2880 Square Feet in West Bengal
** Note: Informational purpose only—please confirm with local authorities.
In many parts of West Bengal, especially in rural regions, Square Feet is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Katha is another commonly used unit, One Katha often considered equivalent to 2880 Square Feet.
When converting from Katha to Square Feet, 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 West Bengal)
Katha | Equivalent in Square Feet |
---|---|
1 Katha | 2880 Square Feet |
2 Katha | 5760 Square Feet |
3 Katha | 8640 Square Feet |
4 Katha | 11520 Square Feet |
5 Katha | 14400 Square Feet |
6 Katha | 17280 Square Feet |
7 Katha | 20160 Square Feet |
8 Katha | 23040 Square Feet |
9 Katha | 25920 Square Feet |
10 Katha | 28800 Square Feet |
11 Katha | 31680 Square Feet |
12 Katha | 34560 Square Feet |
13 Katha | 37440 Square Feet |
14 Katha | 40320 Square Feet |
15 Katha | 43200 Square Feet |
16 Katha | 46080 Square Feet |
17 Katha | 48960 Square Feet |
18 Katha | 51840 Square Feet |
19 Katha | 54720 Square Feet |
20 Katha | 57600 Square Feet |
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 West Bengal, the size of 1 Katha typically ranges between 2880 Square Feet, depending on regional practices. Katha is commonly used in West Bengal 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 West Bengal, 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 West Bengal.
Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Katha |
---|---|
Dhur | 800 |
Pura | 0.05 |
Decimal | 6.612177426760951 |
Biswa | 4 |
Chatak | 64 |
Lessa | 20 |
Biswa Kacha | 2 |
Bigha | 0.2 |
Square Feet | 2880 |
Acre | 0.066115702479339 |
Square Meter | 267.561014130566093 |
Hectare | 0.026756075561536 |
Square Inch | 414720 |
Square Mile | 0.000103305785124 |
Square Kilometer | 0.000267560755615 |
Square Yard | 320 |
Square Centimeter | 2675610.141 |
Square Feet is one of the most widely used standard units of land and property measurement across India, including in West Bengal. In West Bengal, 1 Square Foot is equal to 0.000347222222222 Katha. It is commonly used in residential, commercial, and industrial real estate to measure plot sizes, built-up areas, and carpet areas—especially in urban and semi-urban settings.
The use of Square Feet became prominent in India during the British era and has remained a standard due to its simplicity and familiarity. In West Bengal, Square Feet is the most frequently used unit in property listings, builder plans, and legal documents. Despite the introduction of metric units, Square Feet continues to dominate real estate transactions and remains the most relatable unit for property buyers and sellers in West Bengal.
Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Square Feet |
---|---|
Dhur | 0.277777777777778 |
Pura | 0.000017361111111 |
Decimal | 0.002295894939848 |
Biswa | 0.001388888888889 |
Chatak | 0.022222222222222 |
Lessa | 0.006944444444444 |
Biswa Kacha | 0.000694444444444 |
Katha | 0.000347222222222 |
Bigha | 0.000069444444444 |
Acre | 0.000022956841139 |
Square Meter | 0.092903129906447 |
Hectare | 0.000009290304014 |
Square Inch | 144 |
Square Mile | 0.000000035870064 |
Square Kilometer | 0.00000009290304 |
Square Yard | 0.111111111111111 |
Square Centimeter | 929.031299064465543 |
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