Land measurement units in Chandigarh
In Chandigarh, land and plots are commonly measured in kanal, marla, gaj (square yards). The fixed units are converted below.
Fixed units used in Chandigarh
Fixed definitions, the same everywhere in India.
| 1 unit | Square feet | Square metres | Acres | Hectares |
|---|
| Kanal | 5,445 | 505.8575 | 0.125 | 0.0506 |
| Marla | 272.25 | 25.2929 | 0.0063 | 0.0025 |
| Gaj (Square Yards) | 9 | 0.8361 | 0.0002 | 0.0001 |
| Square Feet | 1 | 0.0929 | 0 | 0 |
Common questions
Which land units are used in Chandigarh?
Listings and records in Chandigarh commonly use kanal, marla, gaj (square yard). Square feet and square metres are used everywhere for homes.
How many square feet are in 1 kanal?
1 kanal = 5,445 square feet (505.8575 square metres). This is a fixed definition, the same across India.