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Land Area Converter

Convert between different land measurement units used across India with state-specific variations

Input Area

Area Value (1 Acre)

Enter the area value you want to convert

From Unit

Select the unit you want to convert from

Input: 1 🏞️ Acre

Converting from Acre to all other units

State-Specific Conversion

Select State/Standard

Local units like Bigha and Biswa vary by state

Note: Standard conversion rates. Local units (bigha, biswa) may vary by state.

Primary Conversions

📐 Hectares

0.4047

🌾 Bighas

1.6

📏 Guntas

🏠 Square Feet

43,560

Common Agricultural Units

🏞️ Acres (International)1

📐 Hectares (Metric)0.4047

🌾 Bighas (Standard (All India))1.6

📏 Guntas (South India)40

All Unit Conversions

Visual Comparison

Comparative visualization of area units

Quick Reference

Standard Equivalents:

• 1 Acre = 4,047 sq meters

• 1 Hectare = 2.47 acres

• 1 Acre = 43,560 sq feet

Regional Units:

• Punjab Bigha ≈ 0.6 acres

• 1 Kanal = 20 Marla

• 40 Guntas = 1 Acre

Quick Summary

Input:1 🏞️ Acre

State:🇮🇳 Standard (All India)

In Acres:1 acres

In Hectares:0.4047 hectares

How Land Area Conversion Works

India uses many local land units alongside acres and hectares - bigha, gunta, biswa, marla, kanal and more - and several of these vary in size from state to state. This converter is built for farmers, land buyers and property professionals who need to move between these units reliably.

Two-Step Conversion Method

Step 1: Value × Conversion factor of source unit = Square metres (base unit)
Step 2: Square metres ÷ Conversion factor of target unit = Converted value

Every unit is first converted into square metres, then from square metres into every other unit - this avoids compounding rounding errors that would occur converting directly between two obscure units.

Standard Conversion Factors

Why State Matters for Bigha

A bigha is not a fixed size across India - it is roughly 2,428.8 m² in Punjab, about 2,529.29 m² as a standard/UP bigha, and only around 1,215.53 m² in Maharashtra, so selecting the right state gives a materially different result for the same input value.

Land Area Converter FAQs

Why does 1 bigha not equal the same area in every state?

Bigha is a traditional, regionally-defined unit rather than a fixed metric measurement, so its size differs by state - for example a Punjab bigha (≈2,428.8 m²) is roughly double a Maharashtra bigha (≈1,215.53 m²), even though both are called 'bigha'.

How many acres are in 1 hectare?

1 hectare equals approximately 2.471 acres, since 1 hectare is exactly 10,000 square metres and 1 acre is approximately 4,046.86 square metres.

What is a gunta and where is it commonly used?

A gunta is a land unit equal to 101.17 square metres, commonly used in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and other parts of South India - 40 guntas make up 1 acre.

How do I convert square feet to acres?

Divide the area in square feet by 43,560, since 1 acre equals 43,560 square feet (or equivalently, 1 square foot equals about 0.0000230 acres) - the calculator does this automatically by first converting to square metres.

Is this converter accurate enough for legal land transactions?

This calculator uses commonly accepted conversion factors for quick estimates and planning, but for legal transactions, registration or disputes you should always verify exact figures with local revenue officials or a licensed land surveyor, since official records can differ slightly by locality.