Ground to Gaj (Square Yards)
1 ground = 266.67 gaj (square yards). 1 gaj (square yard) = 0.00375 grounds.
Both are fixed units with the same size in every state: 1 ground is 2,400 sq ft and 1 gaj (square yard) is 9 sq ft.
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Common values
| Ground | Gaj (Square Yards) |
|---|---|
| 1 ground | 266.67 gaj (square yards) |
| 2 grounds | 533.33 gaj (square yards) |
| 3 grounds | 800 gaj (square yards) |
| 4 grounds | 1,066.67 gaj (square yards) |
| 5 grounds | 1,333.33 gaj (square yards) |
| 10 grounds | 2,666.67 gaj (square yards) |
| 20 grounds | 5,333.33 gaj (square yards) |
| 25 grounds | 6,666.67 gaj (square yards) |
| 50 grounds | 13,333.33 gaj (square yards) |
| 100 grounds | 26,666.67 gaj (square yards) |
- A Chennai and Tamil Nadu unit: 1 ground = 2,400 sq ft.
- 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 ground?
1 ground = 266.67 gaj (square yards). That is 2,400 square feet.
How do I convert grounds to gaj?
Multiply by 266.67. To go back, multiply by 0.00375. Both figures come from the fixed size of each unit in square feet: 1 ground = 2,400 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.
Where is the ground used?
In Chennai and Tamil Nadu, where plots are often quoted in grounds. 1 ground = 2,400 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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