Marla to Kanal
1 marla = 0.05 kanal. 1 kanal = 20 marla.
Both are fixed units with the same size in every state: 1 marla is 272.25 sq ft and 1 kanal is 5,445 sq ft.
Convert marla and kanal
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Common values
| Marla | Kanal |
|---|---|
| 1 marla | 0.05 kanal |
| 2 marla | 0.1 kanal |
| 3 marla | 0.15 kanal |
| 5 marla | 0.25 kanal |
| 10 marla | 0.5 kanal |
| 15 marla | 0.75 kanal |
| 20 marla | 1 kanal |
| 25 marla | 1.25 kanal |
| 50 marla | 2.5 kanal |
| 100 marla | 5 kanal |
- In the kanal-marla system of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Chandigarh: 1 marla = 272.25 sq ft.
- In the kanal-marla system of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Chandigarh: 1 kanal = 20 marla = 5,445 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 marla in 1 kanal?
1 kanal = 20 marla. That is 5,445 square feet.
How do I convert marla to kanal?
Multiply by 0.05. To go back, multiply by 20. Both figures come from the fixed size of each unit in square feet: 1 marla = 272.25 sq ft and 1 kanal = 5,445 sq ft.
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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