Land Area Converter

1. Square Feet

Square feet, often written as sq.ft. or ft², represent an area of a square with each side measuring one foot. This unit is standard across Indian cities and is also used in countries like the US, UK, Canada, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Hong Kong, Ghana, Singapore, and Malaysia. Whether you’re buying property or planning construction, square feet are a universally recognized measurement.

2. Square Meter

The square meter (sq.m. or m²) is the international standard for measuring two-dimensional spaces like floors or land plots. One square meter equals an area with each side measuring one meter. It’s important to remember that doubling the linear dimensions of a property results in a fourfold increase in area. This unit is widely used in real estate and construction industries worldwide.

3. Hectare

The hectare (ha) is a metric unit of area commonly used for large land parcels. While the acre is also popular, the hectare is distinctively metric. It’s widely used in countries including Australia, Burma, Canada, the European Union, India, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Different regions have their unique terms for hectares, such as manzana in Argentina, bunder in the Netherlands, gong qing in China, and jerib in Iran.

4. Acre

An acre, one of the oldest land measurement units, originated from the imperial system. It’s defined as an area one furlong long by four rods wide, which can be any shape as long as the total area does not exceed 43,560 square feet. Acres are commonly used in real estate, especially in countries with historical ties to the British Empire.

5. Bigha

Bigha is a traditional unit of land measurement used in several North Indian states, including Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand. The value of a bigha varies by region. In Rajasthan and parts of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, pakka bigha is common, while kuchha bigha was traditionally used by landlords in tenant dealings.