Results update as you type. If your plot papers or society use a different marla size, choose it above before relying on the numbers.
A marla is a traditional unit of land area used in Pakistan and parts of northern India. This calculator converts marla, kanal, acre, square feet, square yards and square meters in both directions, and lets you switch between the two marla sizes that are commonly used.
Square feet = Marla × 272.25
1 marla = 272.25 sq ft = 30.25 sq yd ≈ 25.29 sq m
1 kanal = 20 marla = 5,445 sq ft
1 acre = 8 kanal = 160 marla = 43,560 sq ft
If your area uses the 225 sq ft marla, the formula becomes Square feet = Marla × 225, and 1 kanal then equals 4,500 sq ft.
| Marla | Square feet | Square yards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 272.25 | 30.25 |
| 2 | 544.5 | 60.5 |
| 3 | 816.75 | 90.75 |
| 4 | 1,089 | 121 |
| 5 | 1,361.25 | 151.25 |
| 7 | 1,905.75 | 211.75 |
| 10 | 2,722.5 | 302.5 |
| 12 | 3,267 | 363 |
| 15 | 4,083.75 | 453.75 |
| 20 (1 kanal) | 5,445 | 605 |
| Kanal | Marla | Square feet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 5,445 |
| 2 | 40 | 10,890 |
| 4 | 80 | 21,780 |
| 5 | 100 | 27,225 |
| 8 (1 acre) | 160 | 43,560 |
| 10 | 200 | 54,450 |
5 × 272.25 = 1,361.25 sq ft. That is 151.25 square yards, or about 126.5 square meters.
1 kanal = 20 marla, which is 20 × 272.25 = 5,445 sq ft.
2,000 ÷ 272.25 = about 7.35 marla.
The marla comes from the old British-era land measurement system, where it was defined as one square rod (272.25 sq ft). Over time, many housing societies and developers began using a rounded 225 sq ft marla to make plot sizes simpler to plan and sell. The result is that the same “5 marla” plot can be 1,361.25 sq ft in one place and 1,125 sq ft in another. Always check the size written in your registry, allotment letter or society rules.
Using the standard definition, 1 marla is 272.25 square feet. In societies that use the rounded size, 1 marla is 225 square feet.
1 kanal equals 20 marla under both marla sizes. The square foot value differs: 5,445 sq ft with the standard marla and 4,500 sq ft with the 225 sq ft marla.
A 5 marla plot is 1,361.25 sq ft with the standard marla, or 1,125 sq ft with the 225 sq ft marla. The covered area of a house built on it will usually be smaller than the plot area.
1 acre equals 160 marla with the standard 272.25 sq ft marla, because an acre is fixed at 43,560 sq ft.
No. The marla is mainly used in Pakistan and parts of northern India, and its size can vary by region, record system or housing society. Use the local size that applies to your property.
This tool is meant for quick estimates and planning. For purchase, sale, registry or court matters, confirm measurements with your official land record, a licensed surveyor or your housing society.
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