Square Metres to Gaj (Square Yards)
1 square metre = 1.196 gaj (square yards). 1 gaj (square yard) = 0.83613 square metres.
Both are fixed units with the same size in every state: 1 square metre is 10.7639 sq ft and 1 gaj (square yard) is 9 sq ft.
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Common values
| Square Metres | Gaj (Square Yards) |
|---|---|
| 1 square metre | 1.196 gaj (square yards) |
| 10 square metres | 11.9599 gaj (square yards) |
| 50 square metres | 59.7994 gaj (square yards) |
| 100 square metres | 119.6 gaj (square yards) |
| 200 square metres | 239.2 gaj (square yards) |
| 250 square metres | 299 gaj (square yards) |
| 500 square metres | 597.99 gaj (square yards) |
| 1,000 square metres | 1,195.99 gaj (square yards) |
| 2,000 square metres | 2,391.98 gaj (square yards) |
| 5,000 square metres | 5,979.94 gaj (square yards) |
- 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 square metre?
1 square metre = 1.196 gaj (square yards). That is 10.7639 square feet.
How do I convert square metres to gaj?
Multiply by 1.196. To go back, multiply by 0.83613. Both figures come from the fixed size of each unit in square feet: 1 square metre = 10.7639 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 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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