Gaj (Square Yards) to Hectare
1 gaj (square yard) = 0.000083613 hectares. 1 hectare = 11,959.89 gaj (square yards).
Both are fixed units with the same size in every state: 1 gaj (square yard) is 9 sq ft and 1 hectare is 1,07,639 sq ft.
Convert gaj and hectares
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Common values
| Gaj (Square Yards) | Hectare |
|---|---|
| 1 gaj (square yard) | 0.000083613 hectares |
| 10 gaj (square yards) | 0.00083613 hectares |
| 50 gaj (square yards) | 0.0041806 hectares |
| 100 gaj (square yards) | 0.0083613 hectares |
| 200 gaj (square yards) | 0.016723 hectares |
| 250 gaj (square yards) | 0.020903 hectares |
| 500 gaj (square yards) | 0.041806 hectares |
| 1,000 gaj (square yards) | 0.083613 hectares |
| 2,000 gaj (square yards) | 0.16723 hectares |
| 5,000 gaj (square yards) | 0.41806 hectares |
- 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 hectare?
1 hectare = 11,959.89 gaj (square yards). That is 1,07,639 square feet.
How do I convert gaj to hectares?
Multiply by 0.000083613. To go back, multiply by 11,959.89. Both figures come from the fixed size of each unit in square feet: 1 gaj (square yard) = 9 sq ft and 1 hectare = 1,07,639 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 acres in 1 hectare?
1 hectare = 2.4711 acres. That is 1,07,639 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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