🗺️ Land Area & Valuation Inputs
Converted Area Units
Indian Land Measurement Units Guide
State-wise Land Unit Variations
Unlike international metric units, land area measurement in India varies significantly by state. While 1 Gaj (9 sq ft) and 1 Acre (43,560 sq ft) are standard, units like Bigha and Biswa have different square feet values in UP, Bengal, Bihar, and Punjab.
Property Rate Valuation Formula
Total Land Price = Land Area Quantity × Rate per Unit.
To compare deals across different cities, always convert land price into Rate per Square Foot (Total Valuation / Total Sq Ft).
💡 Gaj to Sq Ft Hack
1 Gaj is exactly 9 Square Feet (1 Sq Yard = 3ft × 3ft = 9 sq ft). Multiply Gaj quantity by 9 to get exact square footage instantly.
⚡ Guntha in South & West
1 Guntha equals 1,089 sq ft (33ft × 33ft). 40 Gunthas make exactly 1 Acre in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat.
🛡️ Verify Circle Rate
Before buying land, check the government circle rate (ready reckoner rate) per sq ft to calculate minimum stamp duty payable during registration.
Master Indian Land Unit Conversion Reference Table
| Land Unit | Equivalent in Sq Ft | Equivalent in Sq Yards (Gaj) | Primary States Used |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gaj (Square Yard) | 9 sq ft | 1 Gaj | DL, HR, UP, PB |
| 1 Guntha | 1,089 sq ft | 121 Gaj | MH, KA, TS, GJ |
| 1 Ground | 2,400 sq ft | 266.67 Gaj | Tamil Nadu (Chennai) |
| 1 Kanal | 5,445 sq ft | 605 Gaj | PB, HR, HP, JK |
| 1 Bigha (Pucca) | 27,225 sq ft | 3,025 Gaj | UP, Rajasthan, MP |
| 1 Acre | 43,560 sq ft | 4,840 Gaj | All India |
⚠️ 3 Common Land Unit Conversion Mistakes
- • Assuming Bigha is Uniform Across India: 1 Bigha in UP is 27,225 sq ft, while 1 Bigha in Bengal is 14,400 sq ft. Always verify state-specific definitions.
- • Confusing Square Feet with Linear Feet: Land area is measured in two-dimensional square feet (length × width), not linear running feet.
- • Ignoring Road Cut & Setback Area: Total plot area purchased differs from net buildable area after deducting mandatory municipal road setbacks.