Kanal to Gaj (Square Yards)
1 kanal = 605 gaj (square yards). 1 gaj (square yard) = 0.0016529 kanal.
Both are fixed units with the same size in every state: 1 kanal is 5,445 sq ft and 1 gaj (square yard) is 9 sq ft.
Convert kanal and gaj
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Common values
| Kanal | Gaj (Square Yards) |
|---|---|
| 1 kanal | 605 gaj (square yards) |
| 2 kanal | 1,210 gaj (square yards) |
| 3 kanal | 1,815 gaj (square yards) |
| 4 kanal | 2,420 gaj (square yards) |
| 5 kanal | 3,025 gaj (square yards) |
| 10 kanal | 6,050 gaj (square yards) |
| 20 kanal | 12,100 gaj (square yards) |
| 25 kanal | 15,125 gaj (square yards) |
| 50 kanal | 30,250 gaj (square yards) |
| 100 kanal | 60,500 gaj (square yards) |
- In the kanal-marla system of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Chandigarh: 1 kanal = 20 marla = 5,445 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 kanal?
1 kanal = 605 gaj (square yards). That is 5,445 square feet.
How do I convert kanal to gaj?
Multiply by 605. To go back, multiply by 0.0016529. Both figures come from the fixed size of each unit in square feet: 1 kanal = 5,445 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 marla in 1 kanal?
1 kanal = 20 marla. That is 5,445 square feet.
How many kanal in 1 acre?
1 acre = 8 kanal. That is 43,560 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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