How to Convert Marla to Square Feet

Marla to square feet conversion depends on the square-foot value assigned to one marla in the relevant region or document. The general formula is:

For the India big-marla profile, use 272.25 as the multiplier. For the Pakistan 225-square-foot profile, use 225 as the multiplier.

For example, 5 marla under the India profile is \(5\times272.25=1{,}361.25\) square feet. The same 5 marla under the Pakistan 225 profile is \(5\times225=1{,}125\) square feet. The number of marla is the same, but the square-foot area changes because the definition of one marla changes.

To convert square feet back to marla, divide by the selected square-foot value per marla:

If a plot is 1,125 square feet, then \(1{,}125\div225=5\) marla in the 225 profile. In the 272.25 profile, \(1{,}125\div272.25\approx4.1322\) marla. This is why a good converter asks for the profile instead of assuming that every marla is identical.

What Is a Marla?

Marla is a traditional land area unit used across parts of the Indian subcontinent. It is common in property listings, land records and everyday real estate conversations in parts of North India and Pakistan. It is usually used for residential plots, small commercial plots and portions of larger land holdings. Larger land parcels are often described in kanal, acre, hectare, bigha or other local units.

The marla is strongly connected to kanal. In the common kanal-marla system, \(1\text{ kanal}=20\text{ marla}\). This means 10 marla is half a kanal, 5 marla is one quarter kanal, and 20 marla is one full kanal. The kanal-to-marla ratio is simple. The profile-dependent part is the square-foot value of a marla.

Marla is often used because it fits familiar property sizes. A 5 marla plot, a 10 marla plot and a 1 kanal plot are all common ways to describe residential land. Square feet are better for construction drawings, rate calculations and cross-market comparison. A marla converter bridges those two ways of talking about land.

India and Pakistan Marla Standards

The most common source of confusion is the difference between a 272.25 square-foot marla and a 225 square-foot marla. Both appear in real property discussions. The correct profile depends on the location, document basis and market convention.

In the big-marla profile used in many North India land calculations, one marla is 272.25 square feet. It can also be expressed as 30.25 square yards or gaj because \(272.25\div9=30.25\). This profile fits the relationship \(1\text{ acre}=160\text{ marla}\), since \(160\times272.25=43{,}560\) square feet.

In many Pakistan urban property tables, one marla is 225 square feet. It can also be expressed as 25 square yards because \(225\div9=25\). This gives \(1\text{ kanal}=20\times225=4{,}500\) square feet. Some locations or societies use 250 or 270 square feet per marla, so a custom field is important when the document gives a local value.

When a listing says only "5 marla" or "10 marla", do not assume the square-foot area unless the market profile is clear. A 10 marla plot is 2,722.5 square feet under the 272.25 profile and 2,250 square feet under the 225 profile. That difference of 472.5 square feet can materially affect price comparison, construction planning and buyer expectations.

Marla Conversion Reference Table

The table below gives common marla values under the two most searched profiles. Use it for quick checks, then use the calculator above for exact values, custom profiles or reverse square-feet-to-marla conversion.

Core Marla Conversion Formulas

Marla to square feet

Use 272.25 for the big-marla profile and 225 for the Pakistan 225 profile. If your document states another value, use that value instead.

Square feet to marla

Marla to gaj

If \(1\text{ marla}=272.25\text{ sq ft}\), then \(272.25\div9=30.25\text{ gaj}\). If \(1\text{ marla}=225\text{ sq ft}\), then \(225\div9=25\text{ gaj}\). For focused gaj work, use the gaj to square feet converter.

Marla to kanal

Since 1 kanal equals 20 marla, 5 marla equals 0.25 kanal, 10 marla equals 0.5 kanal and 20 marla equals 1 kanal. For more compound examples, use the kanal to marla converter.

Marla to acre

Under the 272.25 square-foot marla profile, \(1\text{ marla}=272.25\div43{,}560=0.00625\text{ acre}\). Therefore, 160 marla equals 1 acre. Under the 225 profile, \(1\text{ marla}=225\div43{,}560\approx0.005165\text{ acre}\).

Marla to square meters and hectares

One 272.25 square-foot marla is about 25.29285 square meters. One 225 square-foot marla is about 20.90318 square meters. Hectare values are much smaller because 1 hectare equals 10,000 square meters.

Worked Examples for Common Plot Sizes

Worked examples are useful because they show the exact multiplier being used. The same marla number can produce different square-foot results, so always write the profile beside the calculation. If you write only "5 marla = 1,125 square feet" without naming the 225 profile, a reader in a 272.25-square-foot marla area may understand the value incorrectly. If you write only "5 marla = 1,361.25 square feet" without naming the 272.25 profile, a Pakistan city listing based on 225 square feet per marla may appear larger than it really is. Good unit work is not only arithmetic; it is also clear labeling.

Example 1: Convert 5 marla to square feet

For the India big-marla profile, multiply by 272.25:

For the Pakistan 225 profile, multiply by 225:

This example is one of the most important comparisons because 5 marla is a common residential plot size. The two answers differ by 236.25 square feet. That is enough space to affect a room plan, car porch, setback calculation, garden area or price-per-square-foot comparison.

Example 2: Convert 10 marla to square feet

A 10 marla plot is also half a kanal. Under the 272.25 profile:

Under the 225 profile:

The difference is 472.5 square feet. When a listing describes a 10 marla plot, square feet should be checked before comparing it with another 10 marla listing from a different city, society or document system.

Example 3: Convert 1 kanal to square feet

Because 1 kanal equals 20 marla, first convert kanal to marla and then multiply by the selected profile. Under the 272.25 profile:

Under the 225 profile:

If a property document gives kanal and marla together, such as 1 kanal 8 marla, convert it to total marla first. In that case \(1\text{ kanal}=20\text{ marla}\), so \(1\text{ kanal }8\text{ marla}=28\text{ marla}\). Then multiply 28 by the chosen square-foot profile.

Example 4: Convert 1,125 square feet to marla

Reverse conversion uses division. Under the 225 profile:

Under the 272.25 profile:

This shows why 1,125 square feet is a clean 5 marla value only under the 225 profile. Under the 272.25 profile, the same square-foot area is a little over 4.13 marla.

Example 5: Convert 2,722.5 square feet to marla

Under the 272.25 profile, the value divides cleanly:

Under the 225 profile:

For a buyer, this is a useful check. If a plot is described as 10 marla in one source and 2,722.5 square feet in another, those two labels align with the 272.25 profile. If the same plot is in a 225-square-foot marla market, the numbers do not describe the same area.

Example 6: Convert 30.25 gaj to marla

Gaj is commonly treated as square yard in land-area conversations. Since \(1\text{ gaj}=9\text{ sq ft}\), first convert gaj to square feet:

Then divide by the marla profile:

Under the 225 profile, the same 30.25 gaj equals \(272.25\div225=1.21\) marla. This is another reminder that gaj-to-marla conversion must pass through square feet unless the profile is already known.

Choosing the Correct Marla Profile

The safest method is to follow the document. If a sale deed, allotment letter, housing society plan, revenue entry, mutation record, lease document or official layout sheet states the square-foot area, use that area as the controlling number. If the document states the marla value and the square-foot-per-marla value, use that profile. If it states only marla, confirm the local standard before calculating price, floor area, boundary length or material quantity.

Use the 272.25-square-foot profile when the document or local convention clearly uses the big marla. This profile is strongly connected with the relationship \(160\text{ marla}=1\text{ acre}\), because \(160\times272.25=43{,}560\text{ sq ft}\). It is common in many North India land-measurement contexts and in some traditional revenue-style discussions.

Use the 225-square-foot profile when the listing, city, housing authority or market convention uses the smaller urban marla. It is common in many Pakistan property tables and housing-society contexts. The relationship \(20\text{ marla}=1\text{ kanal}\) still works, but one kanal becomes 4,500 square feet instead of 5,445 square feet.

Use a custom profile when the source states 250, 270, 272, 272.25 or another exact number. The difference between 272 and 272.25 is small for one marla, but it becomes noticeable across larger holdings. For example, 100 marla at 272 square feet is 27,200 square feet, while 100 marla at 272.25 square feet is 27,225 square feet. That 25-square-foot difference is small compared with the full parcel, but a document should still be followed exactly.

When no profile is stated, compare the given dimensions. Suppose a listing says a plot is 25 feet by 45 feet and also says it is 5 marla. The area from dimensions is:

Since \(1{,}125\div5=225\), the listing is using a 225-square-foot marla. If a listing says a plot is 33 feet by 41.25 feet and calls it 5 marla, the area is \(33\times41.25=1{,}361.25\text{ sq ft}\), so it matches the 272.25 profile.

This dimension cross-check is often the quickest way to identify the correct profile when the listing language is incomplete. It is not a legal boundary check, but it helps you notice whether the arithmetic in the listing is internally consistent. For official transactions, the final area should still be confirmed against plans and records.

Marla, Square Feet and Gaj

Square feet and gaj are closely connected because gaj is commonly used as square yard. One square yard equals 9 square feet. Therefore:

Under the 272.25 profile, one marla equals 30.25 gaj. Under the 225 profile, one marla equals 25 gaj. This is why the phrase "5 marla" can also appear as 151.25 gaj in one system or 125 gaj in another. If a broker, seller or buyer switches between marla and gaj during a conversation, ask which profile is being used.

For exact gaj calculations, the gaj to square feet converter is useful because it focuses on the square-yard relationship. Once gaj has been converted to square feet, this page can convert the result into marla, kanal, acre or square meters under the selected marla profile.

Gaj is especially helpful when a plot is described through dimensions. A rectangular plot of 30 feet by 60 feet has area \(1{,}800\text{ sq ft}\). In gaj, that is \(1{,}800\div9=200\text{ gaj}\). In marla, it is 8 marla under the 225 profile and about 6.61 marla under the 272.25 profile. The shape and dimensions did not change; only the regional unit label changed.

Marla and Kanal Conversion

Kanal is the larger companion unit to marla. The relationship is straightforward:

This fixed relationship lets you convert compound land entries into total marla. A property written as 2 kanal 5 marla equals \(2\times20+5=45\) marla. A property written as 0.75 kanal equals \(0.75\times20=15\) marla. After converting to total marla, multiply by the chosen square-foot profile.

Under the 272.25 profile, 1 kanal is 5,445 square feet. Under the 225 profile, 1 kanal is 4,500 square feet. Under a 250 profile, 1 kanal is 5,000 square feet. This means that a "1 kanal" listing is not enough for an exact square-foot comparison unless the local profile is known.

The kanal to marla converter is better when your main problem starts with kanal entries. This page is better when the main search intent is marla to square feet or square feet back to marla. Keeping those pages focused helps readers reach the right tool without mixing separate conversion tasks into one unclear calculation.

Marla, Acre and Hectare

Acre and hectare are often used for larger land areas, agricultural parcels, institutional plots and planning documents. Square feet is the bridge between traditional land units and standardized area units. One acre equals 43,560 square feet, and one hectare equals 10,000 square meters. The square-meter bridge is:

Under the 272.25 profile, one marla equals \(272.25\div43{,}560=0.00625\) acre. That gives a neat relationship: \(160\text{ marla}=1\text{ acre}\). Under the 225 profile, one marla equals about 0.005165 acre, so one acre equals about 193.6 marla in that profile.

For acre-first calculations, use the acre to square feet converter. For mixed regional land units, use the India land unit conversion table. This marla page is intentionally built around marla and square feet so that the main calculator stays quick and easy to use.

Hectare conversion is helpful when comparing land internationally or when working with metric-first planning documents. Under the 272.25 profile, 1 marla is about 25.29285 square meters and about 0.002529 hectare. Under the 225 profile, 1 marla is about 20.90318 square meters and about 0.002090 hectare. These are small hectare values because marla is normally used for smaller plots.

Marla, Biswa and Bigha

Biswa and bigha are regional land units whose values change significantly by state, district and historical system. This converter includes a bigha comparison selector because users often need a rough bridge between marla and bigha. However, bigha should never be treated as one national value across India. A bigha in one state can differ from a bigha in another state by a large amount.

For a simple comparison, the calculator treats biswa as 1,350 square feet and provides several bigha profiles. This is useful for learning and estimation, but the source document should control the final number. If your problem is specifically about biswa, use the biswa to square feet converter. If your problem starts with bigha and acre, use the bigha to acre converter.

When converting marla into bigha, the formula is:

For example, 100 marla under the 272.25 profile equals 27,225 square feet. If the chosen bigha profile is 27,225 square feet, then 100 marla equals 1 bigha. If the chosen bigha profile is 14,400 square feet, then the same 100 marla equals about 1.89 bigha. The marla value did not change; the bigha definition changed.

Using the Converter for Property Listings

Property listings often use local terms because buyers and sellers understand them quickly. A seller may advertise a 5 marla plot because that phrase instantly communicates a familiar plot category in that market. A builder, architect or bank, however, may need the square-foot value. The converter helps translate the listing into a number that can be used for price, design and comparison.

Start by copying the area exactly as stated. If the listing says 7 marla, enter 7 and select Marla. If it says 1 kanal 5 marla, convert the compound value to total marla first: \(1\times20+5=25\) marla. If it gives square feet, enter square feet and select the profile you want to compare against. The tool then shows marla, square feet, kanal, acre, square meters and related values together.

Next, check whether the dimensions support the claimed area. If a plot is listed as 30 feet by 45 feet, area is \(30\times45=1{,}350\text{ sq ft}\). In the 225 profile, that is exactly 6 marla. In the 272.25 profile, it is about 4.96 marla. If the listing claims a different number, ask whether road widening, corner cuts, setbacks, irregular shape or a different marla profile explains the difference.

Then compare price using the same area basis. If one seller quotes price per marla and another quote uses price per square foot, convert both to a common unit. Price per square foot is often the clearest comparison for construction and cross-market checks:

Price per marla can also be converted once the profile is known:

If a 5 marla plot costs 10,000,000 in a 225-square-foot profile, its square-foot area is 1,125, so the rate is \(10{,}000{,}000\div1{,}125\approx8{,}888.89\) per square foot. If the same price is compared against a 1,361.25-square-foot big-marla plot, the rate becomes \(10{,}000{,}000\div1{,}361.25\approx7{,}346.19\) per square foot. The profile changes the rate substantially.

Using Marla Conversion for Construction Planning

Construction planning usually moves from land area to usable building area. A plot may be 5 marla, but the built area depends on setbacks, road-facing requirements, coverage limits, parking rules, number of floors and design choices. Converting marla to square feet is the first step, not the whole building estimate. Once the plot area is known in square feet, an architect or designer can apply local rules and produce a floor plan.

For example, suppose a 5 marla plot uses the 225 profile. The land area is 1,125 square feet. If only 70 percent of the plot may be covered on the ground floor, the ground coverage estimate is:

If the same 5 marla label uses the 272.25 profile, land area is 1,361.25 square feet and 70 percent coverage is:

The difference is large enough to change the size of rooms, stairs, parking space and open areas. This is why a construction budget should never rely on the word "marla" alone when the regional profile is uncertain.

Material estimates also require square feet or square meters. Flooring, waterproofing, paint, tiles, roofing and paving are commonly quoted per square foot, per square meter or by material unit. If you need to measure a rectangular portion of a plot, the rectangle area calculator can help calculate \( \text{length}\times\text{width} \) before converting that area into marla here.

When a plot is not rectangular, break it into simple shapes. A plot may include a front rectangle, a rear rectangle, a side cut or a curved boundary. Calculate each part separately, add the square-foot areas, then use the converter to express the total in marla. For broader area-unit work after the square-foot total is known, the area converter is a helpful companion.

How to Check Plot Dimensions Against Marla

A dimension check is a practical way to catch obvious errors in listings and notes. For a rectangle, the area formula is simple:

If a plot is 25 feet by 50 feet, the area is 1,250 square feet. In the 225 profile, this is \(1{,}250\div225\approx5.56\) marla. In the 272.25 profile, it is \(1{,}250\div272.25\approx4.59\) marla. If someone calls the same plot exactly 5 marla, the stated dimensions and unit label do not line up exactly under either profile. The difference may be due to rounding, irregular edges, road deduction, boundary thickness or an approximate listing title.

If a plot is 30 feet by 75 feet, the area is \(30\times75=2{,}250\text{ sq ft}\). That is exactly 10 marla under the 225 profile and about 8.27 marla under the 272.25 profile. If a city commonly uses 225 square feet per marla, the dimensions and marla label match. If a document uses 272.25, the same dimensions describe a smaller marla count.

For learners, the page on how to calculate square feet explains the area step before unit conversion. That step matters because marla conversion cannot correct an incorrect square-foot input. If length and width are measured in feet, the rectangular area is in square feet. If dimensions are measured in meters, multiply length and width to get square meters first, then convert square meters to square feet or enter square meters directly in this calculator.

For irregular plots, use a sketch and label the dimensions. Split the plot into rectangles, triangles or trapezoids where possible. Add the areas in one unit. Then convert the total. Do not convert each piece into marla with different rounding and then add the rounded marla values, because repeated rounding can produce a small but unnecessary error.

Price Per Marla and Price Per Square Foot

Real estate conversations often use price per marla because it matches local plot categories. Finance, valuation and construction comparisons often use price per square foot because it is a more direct area rate. Both can be correct, but they must be linked by the same marla profile.

To convert a price per marla into a price per square foot, divide by the square-foot value of one marla:

If the quoted rate is 2,000,000 per marla, then under the 225 profile the rate is \(2{,}000{,}000\div225\approx8{,}888.89\) per square foot. Under the 272.25 profile, it is \(2{,}000{,}000\div272.25\approx7{,}346.19\) per square foot. The same price per marla means a different price per square foot when the marla profile changes.

To convert a price per square foot into a price per marla, multiply by the selected marla size:

If land is valued at 9,000 per square foot, then one 225-square-foot marla is worth \(9{,}000\times225=2{,}025{,}000\). One 272.25-square-foot marla is worth \(9{,}000\times272.25=2{,}450{,}250\). Without the square-foot profile, price per marla is incomplete.

For larger parcels, convert the entire area to square feet first. If a plot is 2 kanal under the 225 profile, it is \(2\times20\times225=9{,}000\) square feet. If the price is 90,000,000, the square-foot rate is \(90{,}000{,}000\div9{,}000=10{,}000\). The same 2 kanal label under the 272.25 profile would be \(2\times20\times272.25=10{,}890\) square feet, and the same total price would be about 8,264.46 per square foot.

Rounding Marla and Square Feet Results

Rounding should match the purpose of the calculation. For a quick listing comparison, rounding to the nearest square foot is usually enough. For legal descriptions, drawings or formal valuations, keep the exact source value and follow the precision used in the document. A calculator can show decimal values, but a public listing may round for readability.

When converting from marla to square feet, the input may already be approximate. A "5 marla" listing is often a category label, not always a surveyed value written to several decimals. A "4.5 marla" plot under the 272.25 profile gives \(4.5\times272.25=1{,}225.125\) square feet. A listing might show this as 1,225 square feet, 1,225.13 square feet or simply 4.5 marla. Each version tells a different level of precision.

When converting from square feet to marla, decimals are common. A 1,000-square-foot plot is \(1{,}000\div225\approx4.4444\) marla under the 225 profile and \(1{,}000\div272.25\approx3.6731\) marla under the 272.25 profile. Rounding these to 4.44 and 3.67 marla is reasonable for a simple comparison, but a document should not lose the original 1,000-square-foot figure.

For calculations that combine many pieces, round only at the end. If a plot has three parts, calculate each part in square feet, add the square feet, then convert the final total to marla. This avoids accumulating small rounding differences. The same rule applies when converting to acre, hectare, gaj or bigha.

Marla Conversion for Buyers

Buyers can use the converter as a quick reality check before asking deeper questions. First, convert the advertised marla value to square feet using the likely local profile. Second, compare that square-foot number with the dimensions shown in the listing. Third, calculate price per square foot. Fourth, compare that rate with nearby listings that use the same area basis.

If a property is described as 10 marla but the dimensions produce only 2,100 square feet, the label may be approximate or the plot may not be rectangular. Ask for the approved plan, mutation record, registry details or society file. If a listing gives both marla and square feet but they do not match the claimed profile, ask which area figure controls the transaction.

Buyers should also watch for net and gross area. A housing society may describe gross plot area, net usable area, covered area or saleable area. These are not always the same. The converter handles unit conversion, but it does not decide which area definition a seller is using. The question to ask is simple: "Is this the actual plot area in square feet, and what marla profile is being used?"

Marla Conversion for Sellers and Agents

Sellers and agents can make listings clearer by including both marla and square feet. A good listing might say "5 marla, 1,125 sq ft, 225 sq ft per marla profile" or "10 marla, 2,722.5 sq ft, 272.25 sq ft per marla profile." This prevents confusion for buyers who are comparing properties across cities or countries.

Clear unit labeling also reduces repeated questions. A buyer from another region may not know whether the local market uses 225, 250, 270 or 272.25 square feet per marla. If the listing includes the square-foot area, the buyer can compare the plot immediately. This is especially useful for overseas buyers, students, analysts and people reading property documents from outside the local market.

When preparing a listing, calculate area from dimensions where possible and compare it with the marla label. If the result differs slightly because of rounding, say so. If the result differs significantly, check whether the plot is irregular, whether there is a road deduction, whether the dimensions are frontage and depth only, or whether the marla profile has been assumed incorrectly.

Marla Conversion for Students

For students, marla conversion is a strong example of why units matter in applied mathematics. The arithmetic is simple multiplication or division, but the interpretation depends on the unit definition. A problem that says "convert 6 marla to square feet" should include the profile. If it does not, the answer should state the assumption.

A complete answer might be written like this: "Assuming 1 marla = 272.25 sq ft, \(6\times272.25=1{,}633.5\text{ sq ft}\)." Another answer might be: "Assuming 1 marla = 225 sq ft, \(6\times225=1{,}350\text{ sq ft}\)." Both are arithmetically correct under their assumptions. The difference is not a calculation error; it is a definition issue.

Students should also notice that conversion factors can be chained. For example, marla to square meters under the 272.25 profile can be done in two steps:

For broader practice with unit chains, the unit conversion calculator chart is useful, while this page remains focused on marla and land-area calculations.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

The first mistake is treating marla as a single universal size. It is not safe to assume this in India and Pakistan property contexts. Always check whether the profile is 272.25, 225, 250, 270 or another stated value. The second mistake is mixing gaj and square feet without applying the factor of 9. Since 1 gaj is commonly treated as 1 square yard, \(1\text{ gaj}=9\text{ sq ft}\).

The third mistake is converting price per marla to price per square foot with the wrong profile. This can make one plot look cheaper or more expensive than it really is. The fourth mistake is rounding early. Keep the full square-foot value while doing rate, area and material calculations, then round the final display value.

The fifth mistake is confusing plot area with built-up area. A 5 marla plot does not mean a 5 marla house on every floor. Building coverage, setbacks, staircases, parking, open-to-sky spaces and local rules all affect the usable built area. The sixth mistake is using a bigha or biswa comparison without local context. Bigha and biswa values vary, so the calculator's comparison values should be treated as profile-based estimates unless your source document confirms them.

The seventh mistake is ignoring document hierarchy. If a listing, broker note and official record disagree, the official record and verified survey normally deserve greater weight than an advertisement. This converter helps reveal differences, but it cannot decide which document is legally controlling.

Verification Workflow Before You Rely on a Result

Use a simple workflow when the conversion affects a real decision. First, identify the source: listing, sale deed, survey plan, revenue record, society file, valuation note or classroom problem. Second, identify the starting unit: marla, square feet, kanal, gaj, acre, hectare, biswa or bigha. Third, identify the marla profile. Fourth, convert to square feet. Fifth, compare with dimensions if dimensions are available. Sixth, calculate any price or material rate from the square-foot value.

When the result looks wrong, test the reverse calculation. If 5 marla under the 225 profile equals 1,125 square feet, then \(1{,}125\div225=5\) must return the original value. Reverse checks are a good way to find accidental profile changes, decimal entry errors and unit-selection mistakes.

For complex area conversions outside marla, the advanced area converter can help compare multiple units. For a broader category page, the unit converters page and the converters page provide access to other measurement tools. Use those pages when the problem moves beyond land area into length, volume, mass, energy or other unit families.

Quick Marla Conversion Checklist

• Write the exact value from the source before converting it.
• Choose the correct profile: 272.25, 225, 250, 270 or a custom value.
• Use \( \text{sq ft}=\text{marla}\times\text{sq ft per marla} \) for marla to square feet.
• Use \( \text{marla}=\frac{\text{sq ft}}{\text{sq ft per marla}} \) for square feet to marla.
• Use \(1\text{ kanal}=20\text{ marla}\) for kanal entries.
• Use \(1\text{ gaj}=9\text{ sq ft}\) when gaj means square yard.
• Convert all pieces to square feet before adding mixed areas.
• Round final answers for display, but keep source values for formal work.
• Confirm official property decisions against records, plans and qualified local advice.

Summary of the Most Useful Conversions

The most useful marla conversion is the direct square-foot formula. If your profile is 272.25, multiply marla by 272.25. If your profile is 225, multiply marla by 225. If your profile is different, use the custom field. For reverse conversion, divide square feet by the profile. For kanal, remember that one kanal is 20 marla. For gaj, remember that one gaj is commonly 9 square feet. For acre, use 43,560 square feet per acre. For metric comparison, use 10.7639104167 square feet per square meter.

The most important practical lesson is that "marla" is a local land term, while square feet is the comparison unit that makes the area easier to verify across listings, drawings and markets. Whenever marla appears in a property discussion, a square-foot conversion gives you a clearer basis for comparing plot size, price, building potential and documentation.

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