Gaj (Square Yards) to Ground
1 gaj (square yard) = 0.00375 grounds. 1 ground = 266.67 gaj (square yards).
Both are fixed units with the same size in every state: 1 gaj (square yard) is 9 sq ft and 1 ground is 2,400 sq ft.
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Common values
| Gaj (Square Yards) | Ground |
|---|---|
| 1 gaj (square yard) | 0.00375 grounds |
| 10 gaj (square yards) | 0.0375 grounds |
| 50 gaj (square yards) | 0.1875 grounds |
| 100 gaj (square yards) | 0.375 grounds |
| 200 gaj (square yards) | 0.75 grounds |
| 250 gaj (square yards) | 0.9375 grounds |
| 500 gaj (square yards) | 1.875 grounds |
| 1,000 gaj (square yards) | 3.75 grounds |
| 2,000 gaj (square yards) | 7.5 grounds |
| 5,000 gaj (square yards) | 18.75 grounds |
- One gaj is one square yard: 9 square feet.
- A Chennai and Tamil Nadu unit: 1 ground = 2,400 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 gaj in 1 ground?
1 ground = 266.67 gaj (square yards). That is 2,400 square feet.
How do I convert gaj to grounds?
Multiply by 0.00375. To go back, multiply by 266.67. Both figures come from the fixed size of each unit in square feet: 1 gaj (square yard) = 9 sq ft and 1 ground = 2,400 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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