South Asian Real Estate and Land Measurement Converter
Convert traditional and official South Asian real estate land measurements across Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. Instantly convert between Bigha, Katha, Decimal (Shotangsho/Cent), Chatak, Guntha, Marla, Kanal, Acres, and Square Feet.
Quantity of land area to convert
Origin regional land measurement unit
Destination target measurement unit
Area in requested destination land unit
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the numerical land parcel measure in the input field.
- Select your source unit (such as Katha, Decimal/Shotok, or Bigha).
- Choose your target unit (such as Square Feet, Acres, or Katha).
- Review the converted land area alongside exact square footage and Decimal equivalents.
Formula & Calculation Methodology
All regional South Asian land parcels convert through square feet (sq ft). Under standard government revenue survey records in Bengal and Bangladesh: 1 Decimal (Shotok/Cent) = 435.6 sq ft; 1 Katha = 720 sq ft (approx 1.6529 Decimal); 1 Bigha = 20 Katha = 14,400 sq ft (approx 33.0579 Decimal); 1 Acre = 100 Decimal = 43,560 sq ft.
Worked Example
Converting 5 Katha residential plot in Dhaka/Kolkata to Square Feet
Converting 1 Acre of agricultural farmland to Bigha
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet are in 1 Katha?↓
In the standard Bengal/Bangladesh government revenue registry, 1 Katha equals exactly 720 square feet (1.6529 Decimal, or 16 Chatak). Note that some northern Indian states use local non-standard katha definitions ranging from 600 to 1,360 sq ft.
How many Decimal (Shotok) make 1 Acre?↓
Exactly 100 Decimal (also called Shotok, Shotangsho, or Cent in South India) equal 1 international Acre (43,560 sq ft).
What is a Chatak in land measurement?↓
A Chatak is a sub-unit of Katha equal to exactly 1/16th of a Katha, or 45 square feet (approx 4.18 m²).
What is a limitation of regional South Asian land unit conversion?↓
While Decimal and Acre are legally standardized nationally, informal definitions of "Bigha" and "Katha" historically varied by district prior to modern land record digitization (e.g., Pucca Bigha vs. Kuchha Bigha). Always cross-reference your local government land deed (Khatiyan/Parcha).
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