About Land Measurement Converter
Land measurement units vary across Indian states. This converter supports all common units used across India. The base unit used internally is Square Feet for maximum accuracy. Bigha size varies significantly by state โ UP/Bihar Bigha is 27,000 sq ft while Punjab Bigha is only 9,070 sq ft, so the state selection is important.
South Indian states (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala) commonly use Cents, Grounds, and Ankanams. North India uses Bigha, Katthas, Guntha. Gaj (Gaz) equals one Square Yard (9 sq ft). Always verify with local revenue records for official measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet in 1 Acre?+
1 Acre = 43,560 square feet. This is a standard international unit and does not vary by state. 1 Acre = 40 Gunthas = 100 Cents = 4,840 square yards.
How many Cents in 1 Acre?+
1 Acre = 100 Cents. 1 Cent = 435.6 square feet. Cents are widely used in South Indian states โ Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka.
Why does Bigha differ by state?+
Bigha is a traditional Indian unit without a fixed national standard. Different states codified different sizes historically. Always select your state in the dropdown above for accurate Bigha conversion.
What is Guntha (Gunta)?+
1 Guntha = 1,089 square feet = 121 square yards. 40 Gunthas = 1 Acre. Guntha is widely used in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh for agricultural land.
What is Ankanam used in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh?+
1 Ankanam = 72 square feet. It is a traditional unit still used in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for small plots. 605 Ankanams = 1 Acre.