Decimal to Square Metres
1 decimal = 40.4686 square metres. 1 square metre = 0.024711 decimals.
Both are fixed units with the same size in every state: 1 decimal is 435.6 sq ft and 1 square metre is 10.7639 sq ft.
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Common values
| Decimal | Square Metres |
|---|---|
| 1 decimal | 40.4686 square metres |
| 2 decimals | 80.9372 square metres |
| 3 decimals | 121.41 square metres |
| 5 decimals | 202.34 square metres |
| 10 decimals | 404.69 square metres |
| 15 decimals | 607.03 square metres |
| 20 decimals | 809.37 square metres |
| 25 decimals | 1,011.72 square metres |
| 50 decimals | 2,023.43 square metres |
| 100 decimals | 4,046.86 square metres |
- A decimal is one-hundredth of an acre, the same size as a cent.
Where this unit is used
Common practice in listings and land records, not law; the revenue record is the authority.
Common questions
How many square metres in 1 decimal?
1 decimal = 40.4686 square metres. That is 435.6 square feet.
How do I convert decimals to square metres?
Multiply by 40.4686. To go back, multiply by 0.024711. Both figures come from the fixed size of each unit in square feet: 1 decimal = 435.6 sq ft and 1 square metre = 10.7639 sq ft.
How many cents in 1 acre?
1 acre = 100 cents. That is 43,560 square feet.
Is a cent the same as a decimal?
Yes, in size. Both are one-hundredth of an acre, 435.6 square feet. Cent is the word used in the south, decimal in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha.
How many square feet in 1 square metre?
1 square metre = 10.7639 square feet.
Do these figures change from state to state?
No. These units have one fixed size everywhere. Bigha, biswa and katha are different: their size varies by state and district, so take the area in square feet or square metres from the revenue record instead.
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