Marla to Square Feet Converter 2026 (India & Pakistan)
Convert Marla to Square Feet, Gaj, Kanal, Biswa, Hectare, Acre, and all area units. 1 Marla = 272.25 square feet (Punjab, India) or 225 square feet (Pakistan). Marla is widely used in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh (India) and throughout Pakistan for residential and commercial property transactions. Essential for real estate in Chandigarh, Mohali, Ludhiana, Amritsar, and Patiala.
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⚠️ Note: Marla size varies between India (272.25 sq ft) and Pakistan (225 sq ft).
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Marla Conversion Formulas
Primary Conversions from Marla
1. Marla to Square Feet:
\( \text{Square Feet} = \text{Marla} \times 272.25 \) (India)
\( \text{Square Feet} = \text{Marla} \times 225 \) (Pakistan)
Punjab, India: 1 Marla = 272.25 square feet (9 × 30.25 sq ft). Pakistan: 1 Marla = 225 sq feet (15 × 15 ft). Example: 5 Marla (India) = 5 × 272.25 = 1,361.25 sq ft. 10 Marla = 2,722.5 sq ft. Most common conversion for residential plots.
2. Marla to Gaj:
\( \text{Gaj} = \text{Marla} \times 30.25 \) (India)
\( \text{Gaj} = \text{Marla} \times 25 \) (Pakistan)
Since 1 Gaj = 9 sq ft. India: 1 Marla = 272.25/9 = 30.25 Gaj. Pakistan: 1 Marla = 225/9 = 25 Gaj. Example: 10 Marla (India) = 10 × 30.25 = 302.5 Gaj. Reverse: 100 Gaj = 100/30.25 = 3.31 Marla (India).
3. Marla to Kanal:
\( \text{Kanal} = \frac{\text{Marla}}{20} = \text{Marla} \times 0.05 \)
1 Kanal = 20 Marla (both India and Pakistan). Therefore, 1 Marla = 1/20 = 0.05 Kanal. Example: 10 Marla = 10/20 = 0.5 Kanal. 20 Marla = 1 Kanal. 40 Marla = 2 Kanal. Fundamental relationship in Punjab land measurement system.
4. Marla to Biswa:
\( \text{Biswa} = \text{Marla} \times 0.2017 \) (India)
Since 1 Biswa = 1,350 sq ft (North India) and 1 Marla = 272.25 sq ft. So, 1 Marla = 272.25/1,350 = 0.2017 Biswa. Example: 5 Marla = 5 × 0.2017 = 1.008 ≈ 1 Biswa. Reverse: 1 Biswa = 4.96 Marla. Used for conversions between Punjab (Marla) and UP/Bihar (Biswa) measurements.
Reverse Conversions to Marla
5. Square Feet to Marla:
\( \text{Marla} = \frac{\text{Square Feet}}{272.25} \) (India)
\( \text{Marla} = \frac{\text{Square Feet}}{225} \) (Pakistan)
India: Divide sq ft by 272.25. Example: 1,125 sq ft ÷ 272.25 = 4.13 Marla. 2,722.5 sq ft = 10 Marla. Pakistan: 1,125 sq ft ÷ 225 = 5 Marla. For 1,000 sq ft (India): 1,000/272.25 = 3.67 Marla.
6. Gaj to Marla:
\( \text{Marla} = \frac{\text{Gaj}}{30.25} \) (India)
India: Divide Gaj by 30.25. Example: 100 Gaj ÷ 30.25 = 3.31 Marla. 150 Gaj = 4.96 Marla. 302.5 Gaj = 10 Marla. Pakistan: Divide by 25. 100 Gaj = 4 Marla (Pakistan).
7. Hectare to Marla:
\( \text{Marla} = \text{Hectare} \times 395.37 \) (India)
1 hectare = 10,000 sq m = 107,639 sq ft. India: 107,639/272.25 = 395.37 Marla. Example: 1 hectare = 395.37 Marla ≈ 19.77 Kanal (20 Kanal approx). 0.5 hectare = 197.69 Marla. Pakistan: 1 hectare = 477.64 Marla.
Marla Quick Reference (India vs Pakistan)
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert Marla to Square Feet?
Multiply Marla by 272.25 (India) or 225 (Pakistan). Punjab, India formula: Square Feet = Marla × 272.25. Pakistan formula: Square Feet = Marla × 225. Examples for India: (1) 1 Marla = 272.25 sq ft. (2) 5 Marla = 5 × 272.25 = 1,361.25 sq ft. (3) 10 Marla = 2,722.5 sq ft. (4) 20 Marla = 5,445 sq ft (1 Kanal). Pakistan examples: 5 Marla = 1,125 sq ft, 10 Marla = 2,250 sq ft. Reverse (India): Square Feet ÷ 272.25 = Marla. For 1,000 sq ft: 1,000/272.25 = 3.67 Marla. Critical for property valuations in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh.
How to convert Marla to Gaj?
India: Multiply Marla by 30.25. Formula: Gaj = Marla × 30.25. Since 1 Gaj = 9 sq ft and 1 Marla (India) = 272.25 sq ft, then 1 Marla = 272.25/9 = 30.25 Gaj. Examples: (1) 1 Marla = 30.25 Gaj. (2) 10 Marla = 10 × 30.25 = 302.5 Gaj. (3) 5 Marla = 151.25 Gaj. Pakistan: Marla × 25. For 10 Marla (Pakistan): 10 × 25 = 250 Gaj. Reverse (India): Gaj ÷ 30.25 = Marla. For 100 Gaj: 100/30.25 = 3.31 Marla. One Marla into Gaj is a very common conversion in Punjab real estate where both units are used.
How many Marla in 1 Kanal?
1 Kanal equals exactly 20 Marla (both India and Pakistan). This is the fundamental relationship in Punjab land measurement. Formula: Kanal = Marla ÷ 20. Therefore, 1 Marla = 1/20 Kanal = 0.05 Kanal. Examples: (1) 1 Kanal = 20 Marla. (2) 0.5 Kanal = 10 Marla. (3) 2 Kanal = 40 Marla. (4) 5 Kanal = 100 Marla. Reverse: 5 Marla = 5/20 = 0.25 Kanal, 10 Marla = 0.5 Kanal, 15 Marla = 0.75 Kanal. In square feet (India): 1 Kanal = 5,445 sq ft (20 × 272.25). Pakistan: 1 Kanal = 4,500 sq ft (20 × 225). Kanal is used for larger plots, Marla for residential properties.
What is 1125 square feet in Marla?
1,125 square feet equals different Marla values in India vs Pakistan. India (272.25 sq ft per Marla): 1,125 ÷ 272.25 = 4.13 Marla (approximately 4 Marla). Pakistan (225 sq ft per Marla): 1,125 ÷ 225 = 5 Marla exactly. This shows why regional specification is critical. Common property sizes: In India: 1,361 sq ft = 5 Marla, 2,723 sq ft = 10 Marla. In Pakistan: 1,125 sq ft = 5 Marla, 2,250 sq ft = 10 Marla. When seeing property ads, always confirm whether "Marla" refers to Indian or Pakistani standard. Most Punjab (India) listings use 272.25 sq ft standard. Quick check: If plot is ~1,100-1,150 sq ft and listed as "5 Marla," it's likely Pakistan standard.
How to convert Marla to Biswa?
To convert Marla to Biswa, multiply by 0.2017 (approximately 0.20). Formula: Biswa = Marla × 0.2017. Calculation: 1 Biswa = 1,350 sq ft (North India) and 1 Marla (India) = 272.25 sq ft. So, 1 Marla = 272.25/1,350 = 0.2017 Biswa. Examples: (1) 1 Marla = 0.20 Biswa. (2) 5 Marla = 5 × 0.2017 = 1.008 ≈ 1 Biswa. (3) 10 Marla = 2.017 ≈ 2 Biswa. (4) 25 Marla = 5.04 ≈ 5 Biswa. Reverse (Biswa to Marla): Multiply by 4.96. For 1 Biswa: 1 × 4.96 = 4.96 ≈ 5 Marla. Useful for converting between Punjab (Marla system) and UP/Bihar (Biswa system) property measurements.
How to convert Hectare to Marla?
Multiply hectare by 395.37 (India) or 477.64 (Pakistan). India formula: Marla = Hectare × 395.37. Calculation: 1 hectare = 10,000 sq m = 107,639 sq ft. So, 107,639/272.25 = 395.37 Marla. Examples: (1) 1 hectare = 395.37 Marla ≈ 19.77 Kanal (roughly 20 Kanal). (2) 0.5 hectare = 197.69 Marla ≈ 9.88 Kanal (10 Kanal). (3) 2 hectare = 790.74 Marla ≈ 39.54 Kanal (40 Kanal). Pakistan: 1 hectare = 477.64 Marla. Reverse (India): 1 Marla = 0.00253 hectare. For 100 Marla: 100 × 0.00253 = 0.253 hectare. Important for converting government land records (metric) to traditional Punjab measurements.
How to convert Square Meter to Marla?
Divide square meters by 25.29 (India) or multiply by 0.0395. Formula: Marla = Square Meter ÷ 25.29. Calculation: 1 Marla (India) = 272.25 sq ft = 272.25 × 0.092903 = 25.29 sq m. Examples: (1) 100 sq m ÷ 25.29 = 3.95 Marla (≈4 Marla). (2) 250 sq m = 9.88 Marla (≈10 Marla). (3) 500 sq m = 19.77 Marla (≈20 Marla = 1 Kanal). Pakistan: 1 Marla = 20.90 sq m, so divide by 20.90. For 100 sq m (Pakistan): 100/20.90 = 4.78 Marla. Reverse (India): 1 Marla = 25.29 sq m. For 10 Marla: 10 × 25.29 = 252.9 sq m. Useful for international property comparisons and metric-based documentation.
Why does Marla size differ between India and Pakistan?
Marla differs due to historical evolution post-partition (1947). Pre-partition Punjab used Marla based on imperial measurements, but post-1947, India and Pakistan standardized differently. India (Punjab): 1 Marla = 9 × 30.25 = 272.25 sq ft. Based on traditional square measurement. Pakistan: 1 Marla = 15 × 15 = 225 sq ft. Simplified to square dimensions. Both maintain 1 Kanal = 20 Marla relationship. Difference: Indian Marla is ~21% larger (272.25 vs 225 sq ft). Impact on property: 10 Marla plot in India = 2,722.5 sq ft vs Pakistan = 2,250 sq ft (472.5 sq ft difference). Always specify region when quoting Marla to avoid confusion in cross-border property discussions or NRI investments. Legal documents in Punjab, India use 272.25 sq ft standard.
🏡 Complete Guide: Marla to Square Feet Conversion in India & Pakistan – March 23, 2026
The marla to square feet conversion is one of the most searched land measurement queries across India and Pakistan. As of March 23, 2026, this free converter handles both regional standards — 1 marla = 272.25 sq ft in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh (India), and 1 marla = 225 sq ft in Pakistan. Whether you are buying a residential plot, investing in agricultural land, or reviewing property documents, getting this conversion right is essential to avoid costly errors.
This guide covers: the history and origin of marla, complete conversion tables for 1 to 100 marla (both regions), specific answers to the most-searched queries (1 marla in sq ft, 10 marla in sq ft, 1125 square feet in marla, 1200 square feet in marla, 1800 square feet in marla, 4.5 marla in square feet), how to convert marla into gaz, and a Punjab city-by-city property guide.
History and Origin of the Marla Unit
The marla is a traditional South Asian unit of land measurement with roots stretching back to the Mughal era and formalised under British colonial administration of Punjab. The British settlement officers standardised the marla for use in revenue records alongside the kanal, bigha, and biswa. Pre-partition (before 1947), the entire Punjab region used a unified marla measurement tied to the local gaz (yard) unit. After the 1947 partition, India and Pakistan independently standardised their land measurement systems, leading to the divergence still seen today.
Indian standard (Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh): 1 Marla = 9 square gaj = 9 × 30.25 sq ft = 272.25 sq ft. This reflects the traditional square gaj (30.25 sq ft = 5.5 ft × 5.5 ft) used in sub-montane Punjab. Pakistan standard: 1 Marla = 225 sq ft (15 ft × 15 ft). Pakistan simplified the unit to a clean 15×15 foot square. Crucially, both countries maintain the same hierarchical relationship: 1 Kanal = 20 Marla and 1 Acre ≈ 8 Kanal.
Extended Marla to Square Feet Conversion Table 2026
The table below shows marla to sq ft values for both the Indian and Pakistani standards. Use the calculator above to get instant results for any value not listed here.
Most Searched Conversions Answered (March 2026)
4.5 Marla in Square Feet
India (Punjab): 4.5 × 272.25 = 1,225.13 sq ft
Pakistan: 4.5 × 225 = 1,012.50 sq ft
1125 Square Feet in Marla
India: 1,125 ÷ 272.25 = 4.13 Marla
Pakistan: 1,125 ÷ 225 = 5 Marla exactly
1200 Square Feet in Marla
India: 1,200 ÷ 272.25 = 4.41 Marla
Pakistan: 1,200 ÷ 225 = 5.33 Marla
1800 Square Feet in Marla
India: 1,800 ÷ 272.25 = 6.61 Marla
Pakistan: 1,800 ÷ 225 = 8 Marla exactly
10 Marla in Sq Ft
India: 10 × 272.25 = 2,722.50 sq ft
Pakistan: 10 × 225 = 2,250 sq ft
1 Marla in Square Feet
India (Punjab/Haryana/HP): 272.25 sq ft
Pakistan: 225 sq ft
How to Convert Marla into Gaz (Gaj) – Complete Guide
One of the most commonly searched related conversions is marla into gaz (also spelled “gaj”). A gaz (or gaj) is a unit of square area equal to 9 square feet (3 ft × 3 ft). Here is the complete marla to gaz conversion table for 2026:
Formula: Gaz (India) = Marla × 30.25 | Gaz (Pakistan) = Marla × 25 | Reverse: Marla = Gaz ÷ 30.25 (India)
Marla in Punjab Real Estate – City-by-City Guide (2026)
The marla unit dominates residential property listings in every major Punjabi city. Here is how the standard marla (272.25 sq ft) applies across major cities as of March 2026:
Additional FAQs – Marla to Square Feet 2026
Q: What is 4.5 marla in square feet?
4.5 marla in square feet is 1,225.13 sq ft in India (Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh) and 1,012.50 sq ft in Pakistan. Formula: India: 4.5 × 272.25 = 1,225.13 sq ft. Pakistan: 4.5 × 225 = 1,012.50 sq ft. This is a very common residential plot size in Punjab and Haryana, often described in property listings as a “4.5 marla plot.” In Chandigarh and Mohali, 4.5 marla plots fall in the lower mid-range of the residential market (as of March 2026).
Q: What is 1200 square feet in marla?
1,200 square feet equals 4.41 marla in India (1,200 ÷ 272.25) and 5.33 marla in Pakistan (1,200 ÷ 225). This plot size sits between 4 and 5 marla in Indian standards. In Pakistani real estate, a 1,200 sq ft plot would often be listed as “approximately 5 marla,” making it important to always check the exact sq ft measurement in the sale document rather than relying solely on the marla figure.
Q: What is 1800 square feet in marla?
1,800 square feet equals 6.61 marla in India (1,800 ÷ 272.25) and exactly 8 marla in Pakistan (1,800 ÷ 225). Note the clean equivalence for Pakistan: 8 × 225 = 1,800. In India, a 1,800 sq ft plot is between 6 and 7 marla. This is a popular size for individual home plots in Ludhiana, Patiala, and Jalandhar, where 6.5–7 marla plots are common in semi-urban localities (March 2026 market observation).
Q: How do I convert sq ft to marla for property documents?
To convert sq ft to marla: divide the sq ft value by 272.25 (India) or 225 (Pakistan). For property registration documents in Punjab, India, use 272.25 as the divisor. Government revenue records (Jamabandi / Fard) in Punjab also follow the 272.25 sq ft standard. If you are comparing a property ad (in marla) to a registry document (in sq ft), always divide the sq ft area by 272.25 to get the correct Indian marla count. The calculator above handles this automatically via the “Square Feet” input option.
Q: Is one marla equal to the same feet in all states of India?
No. The marla is primarily used in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh where 1 marla = 272.25 sq ft. Outside these states, the marla is not a standard unit — UP and Bihar use biswa and bigha, Rajasthan uses bigha, and southern states use cents and grounds. Even within Punjab, older rural areas occasionally use slightly different local values, so always confirm the exact sq ft conversion with a registered property lawyer or revenue officer when making a legal transaction. From a digital search perspective in March 2026, the dominant standard remains 272.25 sq ft for Indian property listings.
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