Common land measurement table

Unit of Area	Conversion Unit
1 Square Feet (sq ft)	144 square inches
1 Square Centimeter (sq cm)	Approximately 0.00107639 sq ft
1 Square Inch (sq in)	Approximately 0.0069444 sq ft
1 Square Kilometer (sq km)	Approximately 247.1 acres
1 Square Meter (sq m)	Approximately 10.764 sq ft
1 Square Mile	640 acres or 259 hectares
1 Square Yard (sq yd)	9 sq ft
1 Acre	4840 sq yd or 100.04 cents
1 Hectare	Approximately 10,000 sq m or 2.49 acres

These conversions are commonly used for property and land survey measurements.

Few common conversions for land measurement

1 acre in bigha	1 acre = 1.613 bigha
bigha to acre	1 Bigha = 0.619 acres
acre to bigha	1 Acre = 1.613 bigha
1 hectare into bigha	1 Hectare = 3.953 bigha
1 bigha in square feet	1 Bigha = 27,000 sqft
1 bigha in gaj	1 Bigha = 3057.68 gaj

Common land measurement units

North India

Units	States	Conversion
1 Bigha	Parts of Himachal Pradesh (HP), Uttarakhand	1210 sqyd
1 Biswa	Parts of HP, Uttarakhand	48.4 sqyd
1 Biswansi	UP, Punjab, Haryana, HP, Uttarakhand	1/20 Biswa1 Biswa = 20 Biswansis
1 Killa/1 Ghumaon	Parts of Haryana, Punjab, HP	4840 sqyd
1 Kanal	JK, Punjab, HP, Haryana	5445 sqft8 Kanals = 1 Acre

South India

1 Ankanam	Parts of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka	72 sqft,1 Acre = 605 Ankanams
1 Cent	Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka	435.6 sqft
1 Ground	Parts of Tamil Nadu	2400 sqft
1 Guntha	Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka	1089 sqft
1 Kuncham	Andhra Pradesh	484 sqyd,1 Kuncham = 10 cents

East India

1 Chatak	West Bengal	180 sqft
1 Decimal	West Bengal	48.4 sqyd1 Acre = 100 decimals
1 Dhur	Bihar, Jharkhand	68.0625 sqft
1 Kattha	Assam	2880 sqft,1 Bigha = 5 Katthas
1 Kattha	Bengal	720 sqft,1 Bigha = 20 Katthas
1 Kattha	Bihar	1361.25 sqft,1 Bigha = 20 Katthas
1 Lecha	Assam	20 Lechas = 1 Kattha

West India

1 Bigha	Bihar, parts of Rajasthan	Pucca 3025 sqyd
1 Bigha	Gujarat, parts of Rajasthan	1936 sqyd
1 Biswa	Upper parts of Rajasthan	Pucca 151.25 sqyd
1 Biswa	Lower parts of Rajasthan	96.8 sqyd
1 Biswansi	Rajasthan	1/20 Biswa,1 Biswa = 20 Biswansis

Central India

1 Bigha	Parts of Madhya Pradesh	1333.33 sqyd
1 Kattha	Madhya Pradesh	1 Bigha (MP) = 20 Kathas, 600 sqft

Different regions across India use different area measurement units. Hence, it's advisable to understand how to measure land using various land measurement conversions before finalising transactions.

Difference between a plot and a ground

Before purchasing a plot or land(ground) it is important to understand the difference between the two. While the terms "plot" and "ground" are often used interchangeably, especially in the context of property listings, there is a subtle difference between them. A "plot" typically refers to any piece of land, regardless of size. It is a general term used to describe land for various purposes, including residential, commercial, or agricultural use.

On the other hand, a "ground" is a specific land measurement unit often used in South India, particularly in states like Tamil Nadu. One ground is equivalent to 2400 square feet or 24 "cents." It is primarily used for measuring land in urban and residential contexts.

What is the difference between square meter (sq m) and hectare?

The terms "square meter" (sq m) and "hectare" are both units of area measurement used globally, including in India. Here's the difference between them:

Square Meter (sq m): Square Meter (sq m): This metric unit measures a small area, defined by a one-meter square. It's commonly used for precise measurements like real estate.

Hectare (ha): This larger unit is used for broader measurements, like agricultural land. One hectare equals about 10,000 square meters or 2.47105 acres.

Frequently asked questions

1. Who measures land in India?

Ans: Land or plot measurement is done by officers such as Tehsildars, Revenue Inspectors, and Patwaris.

2. What are common global land measuring units in India?

Ans: Common global land measuring units referenced in India include Acre and Hectare.

Land Measurement Units: Common Units Used in India

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