Gaj (Square Yards) to Decimal
1 gaj (square yard) = 0.020661 decimals. 1 decimal = 48.4 gaj (square yards).
Both are fixed units with the same size in every state: 1 gaj (square yard) is 9 sq ft and 1 decimal is 435.6 sq ft.
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Common values
| Gaj (Square Yards) | Decimal |
|---|---|
| 1 gaj (square yard) | 0.020661 decimals |
| 10 gaj (square yards) | 0.20661 decimals |
| 50 gaj (square yards) | 1.0331 decimals |
| 100 gaj (square yards) | 2.0661 decimals |
| 200 gaj (square yards) | 4.1322 decimals |
| 250 gaj (square yards) | 5.1653 decimals |
| 500 gaj (square yards) | 10.3306 decimals |
| 1,000 gaj (square yards) | 20.6612 decimals |
| 2,000 gaj (square yards) | 41.3223 decimals |
| 5,000 gaj (square yards) | 103.31 decimals |
- One gaj is one square yard: 9 square feet.
- A decimal is one-hundredth of an acre, the same size as a cent.
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 decimal?
1 decimal = 48.4 gaj (square yards). That is 435.6 square feet.
How do I convert gaj to decimals?
Multiply by 0.020661. To go back, multiply by 48.4. Both figures come from the fixed size of each unit in square feet: 1 gaj (square yard) = 9 sq ft and 1 decimal = 435.6 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 cents in 1 acre?
1 acre = 100 cents. That is 43,560 square feet.
Is a cent the same as a decimal?
Yes, in size. Both are one-hundredth of an acre, 435.6 square feet. Cent is the word used in the south, decimal in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha.
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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