Pakistan Land Area Converter

About this Pakistan Land Area Converter

The Pakistan Land Area Converter changes plot and land measurements between the units commonly used in Pakistani real estate: Marla, Kanal, square feet, square yards (gaz) and acres. It is useful when comparing plot sizes listed in different units before buying, selling or building.

Property listings, revenue records and everyday conversation in Pakistan often mix Marla, Kanal and square feet interchangeably depending on the region and context, so a buyer or seller comparing multiple plots frequently needs to convert between all three before the numbers can be compared fairly.

For related tasks, try Area Converter, Length Converter or Weight Converter.

How the calculation works

This tool uses the standard urban Pakistani convention of 1 Marla = 225 square feet and 1 Kanal = 20 Marla = 4,500 square feet. Older rural revenue records sometimes use a larger 272.25 square foot Marla, so confirm which convention applies to a specific property.

How to use it

1. Enter the area value.
2. Choose the unit you have and the unit you want.
3. Select Convert to see the equivalent area.

Practical example

5 Marla equals 1,125 square feet, and 1 Kanal equals 4,500 square feet using the standard urban Marla.

A 10-Marla house plot, common in many Pakistani housing societies, works out to 2,250 square feet using the standard urban Marla, which is useful context when comparing it against a house advertised directly in square feet.

Things to double-check

Beyond the urban-vs-rural Marla size difference already noted, some regions also use a locally defined ‘gaz’ that is not always a precise 9-square-foot square yard, and some societies advertise plot sizes that round generously. When a specific transaction is involved, verify the exact area convention with the relevant land records (patwari or society management) rather than relying solely on any online converter, including this one.

Marla, kanal and square feet

This converter uses the common urban convention of 1 marla equal to 225 square feet and 1 kanal equal to 20 marla, or 4,500 square feet. So 5 marla is 1,125 square feet and 10 marla is 2,250. One gaz is a square yard, or 9 square feet, so 5 marla is 125 square gaz. An acre is 43,560 square feet, which is about 9.68 kanal under this convention. A plot of 35 by 65 feet is 2,275 square feet, a little over 10 marla.

The convention matters

Not every area uses the same marla. Older revenue records and some regions use a marla of 272.25 square feet, which is 1 square rod, with a kanal of 5,445 square feet and 8 kanal to an acre. The difference is about 21 percent, which on a 1 kanal plot is almost 950 square feet. Housing societies may also have their own rules. Before you buy, check which marla the seller and the documents use.

Checking a plot before buying

Always compare the area written in the title documents, such as the fard or registry, with the area you measure on site and with what is advertised. Mismatches are common, and the area in the paperwork is what legally counts. Convert everything to square feet to compare. Ask for a surveyor's measurement if the plot is irregular, and confirm boundaries, road access and approvals.

Using the figures in planning

Plot size drives building costs and what can be built. A 5 marla plot at 1,125 square feet will not allow a building covering all of it, because setbacks and building rules limit the covered area. Divide the land price by the area to get a price per marla or per square foot, so you can compare plots in different sizes. Treat the calculator as a unit converter and confirm legal details with a professional.

Price per marla and per square foot

To compare plots, convert the price to a common unit. A 10 marla plot is 2,250 square feet with the 225 square foot marla. At a price of 15 million, that is 1.5 million per marla and about 6,667 per square foot. A smaller plot with a higher price per marla may still be cheaper overall, so compare both figures. Remember that the buildable area is smaller than the plot because of setbacks, and that location, road width, approvals and utilities change the real value.

Worked examples

With the urban convention of 225 square feet per marla, a 7 marla plot is 1,575 square feet. A plot of 1 kanal and 2 marla is 4,500 plus 450, or 4,950 square feet. A plot of 12.5 marla is 2,812.5 square feet, which is 312.5 square yards, or square gaz. A plot measuring 30 by 60 feet is 1,800 square feet, which is exactly 8 marla. Working out the area from the dimensions and then converting to marla is a reliable way to check an advertisement, since the dimensions are easy to verify on the ground.

Comparing prices by marla and by square foot

Plots are sold in different sizes, so compare the price per marla or per square foot. A 10 marla plot at 18,000,000 costs 1,800,000 per marla, while a 1 kanal plot, which is 20 marla, at 32,000,000 costs 1,600,000 per marla. The larger plot is cheaper per marla but needs more money overall. Dividing by 225 gives the price per square foot. Remember that corner plots, road width, the development stage of a scheme, availability of utilities and legal status all affect the price, so the per-unit price is a starting point, not the full story.

Verifying the area on paper and on site

Always check the area in the legal documents, such as the registry, the fard, the allotment letter or the approved society map, and measure the plot yourself. Compare the area in each document, because mismatches happen. Be aware of the difference between conventions: a marla of 272.25 square feet, used in some revenue records, makes a 5 marla plot 1,361 square feet, against 1,125 with the 225 convention, a difference of about 236 square feet. Ask which convention the seller is using, and have the documents reviewed by a lawyer or a trusted professional before you pay.

Building on a plot

The land area is not the area you can build on. Local authorities and housing societies set rules on setbacks, maximum coverage and height, so the covered area of a 5 marla plot is smaller than 1,125 square feet on the ground floor. Multi-storey buildings multiply the covered area but need approvals. Estimate your building cost per square foot of covered area, not of land, and check that the plan has been approved. A quick conversion to square feet is useful for talking to an architect, who will work in the exact dimensions.

Key terms explained

A marla is a traditional unit of land area, taken here as 225 square feet. A kanal is twenty marla, or 4,500 square feet. A square yard, called a gaz in some places, is nine square feet, and an acre is 43,560 square feet. The fard is the record of land ownership, and the registry is the document that records a sale. A housing society map shows approved plot sizes, and a covered area is the part of a plot that is built on.

Rules of thumb and quick checks

Multiply marla by 225 to get square feet, and divide square feet by 225 to get marla. A kanal is 20 marla, and an acre is a little under ten kanal at this convention. A 5 marla plot is about 125 square yards. Always check which marla the seller means: the older 272.25 square foot convention makes a plot about 21 percent larger on paper. Compare area, price per marla and legal documents before you pay a deposit.

Read the full guide

Want the background, a step-by-step example and the common mistakes? Read Marla to Square Feet and Kanal Conversion Guide for Pakistan. How many square feet in a marla and a kanal? Learn the 225 and 272.25 sq ft marla, kanal, acre, gaz conversions and how to avoid plot area mistakes.

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