Decimal to Gaj (Square Yards)
1 decimal = 48.4 gaj (square yards). 1 gaj (square yard) = 0.020661 decimals.
Both are fixed units with the same size in every state: 1 decimal is 435.6 sq ft and 1 gaj (square yard) is 9 sq ft.
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Common values
| Decimal | Gaj (Square Yards) |
|---|---|
| 1 decimal | 48.4 gaj (square yards) |
| 2 decimals | 96.8 gaj (square yards) |
| 3 decimals | 145.2 gaj (square yards) |
| 5 decimals | 242 gaj (square yards) |
| 10 decimals | 484 gaj (square yards) |
| 15 decimals | 726 gaj (square yards) |
| 20 decimals | 968 gaj (square yards) |
| 25 decimals | 1,210 gaj (square yards) |
| 50 decimals | 2,420 gaj (square yards) |
| 100 decimals | 4,840 gaj (square yards) |
- A decimal is one-hundredth of an acre, the same size as a cent.
- One gaj is one square yard: 9 square feet.
Where this unit is used
Common practice in listings and land records, not law; the revenue record is the authority.
Common questions
How many gaj in 1 decimal?
1 decimal = 48.4 gaj (square yards). That is 435.6 square feet.
How do I convert decimals to gaj?
Multiply by 48.4. To go back, multiply by 0.020661. Both figures come from the fixed size of each unit in square feet: 1 decimal = 435.6 sq ft and 1 gaj (square yard) = 9 sq ft.
Is a gaj the same as a square yard?
Yes. One gaj is one square yard, which is exactly 9 square feet.
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.
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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