Gaj (Square Yards) to Square Metres
1 gaj (square yard) = 0.83613 square metres. 1 square metre = 1.196 gaj (square yards).
Both are fixed units with the same size in every state: 1 gaj (square yard) is 9 sq ft and 1 square metre is 10.7639 sq ft.
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Common values
| Gaj (Square Yards) | Square Metres |
|---|---|
| 1 gaj (square yard) | 0.83613 square metres |
| 10 gaj (square yards) | 8.3613 square metres |
| 50 gaj (square yards) | 41.8064 square metres |
| 100 gaj (square yards) | 83.6128 square metres |
| 200 gaj (square yards) | 167.23 square metres |
| 250 gaj (square yards) | 209.03 square metres |
| 500 gaj (square yards) | 418.06 square metres |
| 1,000 gaj (square yards) | 836.13 square metres |
| 2,000 gaj (square yards) | 1,672.26 square metres |
| 5,000 gaj (square yards) | 4,180.64 square metres |
- 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 gaj to square metres?
Multiply by 0.83613. To go back, multiply by 1.196. Both figures come from the fixed size of each unit in square feet: 1 gaj (square yard) = 9 sq ft and 1 square metre = 10.7639 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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