Ground to Square Metres
1 ground = 222.97 square metres. 1 square metre = 0.004485 grounds.
Both are fixed units with the same size in every state: 1 ground is 2,400 sq ft and 1 square metre is 10.7639 sq ft.
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Common values
| Ground | Square Metres |
|---|---|
| 1 ground | 222.97 square metres |
| 2 grounds | 445.94 square metres |
| 3 grounds | 668.9 square metres |
| 4 grounds | 891.87 square metres |
| 5 grounds | 1,114.84 square metres |
| 10 grounds | 2,229.68 square metres |
| 20 grounds | 4,459.35 square metres |
| 25 grounds | 5,574.19 square metres |
| 50 grounds | 11,148.38 square metres |
| 100 grounds | 22,296.75 square metres |
- A Chennai and Tamil Nadu unit: 1 ground = 2,400 sq ft.
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 ground?
1 ground = 222.97 square metres. That is 2,400 square feet.
How do I convert grounds to square metres?
Multiply by 222.97. To go back, multiply by 0.004485. Both figures come from the fixed size of each unit in square feet: 1 ground = 2,400 sq ft and 1 square metre = 10.7639 sq ft.
Where is the ground used?
In Chennai and Tamil Nadu, where plots are often quoted in grounds. 1 ground = 2,400 square feet.
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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