What is Marla To Kanal Calculator Punjab?
Convert Marla to Kanal. 1 Kanal equals 20 Marla in Punjab and Haryana.
20 Marla = 1 Kanal in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. Enter the Marla value to find the equivalent Kanal for your land area.
Historical origin and significance of the Marla
The Marla was standardised under the British Punjab Land Revenue Act of 1887, defined as 1/160 of an acre or 1/20 of a Kanal. Its precise 272.25 sq ft dimension comes from British chain measurement: 1 chain equals 66 ft, so 1 chain-squared equals 4,356 sq ft, and 1 Marla equals 1/16 of a chain-squared. Chandigarh housing sectors are universally described in Marla, and the Punjab PLRS portal uses Marla as its primary display unit.
How to use this calculator
Enter any value in the Marla input field above. The result in Kanal appears instantly as you type. The conversion uses the formula:
1 Marla = 0.050000 Kanal
The calculator is bidirectional. Click the swap button to convert from Kanal back to Marla. All calculations run locally in your browser with no data sent to any server.
Conversion formula and reference table
Exact formula: Value in Kanal = Value in Marla × 0.050000. Reverse: Value in Marla = Value in Kanal ÷ 0.050000.
| Marla | Kanal |
|---|---|
| 0.5 Marla | 0.0250 Kanal |
| 1 Marla | 0.0500 Kanal |
| 2 Marla | 0.1000 Kanal |
| 5 Marla | 0.2500 Kanal |
| 10 Marla | 0.5000 Kanal |
| 25 Marla | 1.25 Kanal |
State-wise Marla comparison
| State | 1 Marla in Sq Ft | 1 Marla in Sq M |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab | 272.25 | 25.29 |
| Haryana | 272.25 | 25.29 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 272.25 | 25.29 |
★ = This calculator standard. Other state values shown for reference only.
Conversion accuracy and official sources
The conversion factor used — 1 Marla = 0.050000 Kanal — is sourced from: State Revenue Department records, DILRMP (Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme), and official Jamabandi portal documentation.
Traditional Indian measurement units can vary between districts within the same state, between historical periods, and between formal (government-recorded) and informal (market-practice) usage. The factor used here represents the current officially notified standard.
This calculator applies the Punjab/Haryana official standard. Conversion factors for traditional Indian units vary between states and sometimes between districts. Always verify the applicable local standard with your district patwari, sub-registrar, or BIS-certified assayer before finalising any legal or financial transaction.
Step-by-step verification guide
- Obtain official documents first. For land: retrieve Khasra-Khatauni from your state land records portal. For gold: request a BIS hallmark certificate. The area or weight will be stated in the traditional unit alongside the metric equivalent.
- Use calibrated instruments. For land: a licensed surveyor uses a standard Gunter chain (66 feet) or electronic total station. For gold and cooking: use a BIS-certified laboratory balance traceable to the National Physical Laboratory (NPL India).
- Verify boundary markers. Every registered plot has boundary pillars (dhaiya) at corners. Measure each boundary independently and verify against the document dimensions.
- Cross-check with the issuing authority. For any transaction above Rs 10 lakh, an official survey by the revenue department or a BIS-certified assayer is recommended before registration.
- Convert to metric for official submissions. All government filings (RERA, bank valuations, mutation) require metric units. Use the conversion this calculator provides for your official submission documents.
Common errors and how to avoid them
- Assuming a uniform standard across states. The Marla varies significantly by state. Always confirm the state-specific standard before converting.
- Confusing similar-sounding units. Many Indian measurement units share similar names but differ widely in value. For example, Bihar Dhur (68 sq ft) and Tripura Dhur (3.6 sq ft) are entirely different despite the same name.
- Using outdated factors. Some older websites cite historical or regional variants. This calculator uses the current officially notified standard.
- Premature rounding. For property transactions, use full decimal precision. A rounding error of 0.1 Marla on a 10-unit plot can represent a legally significant area.
- Not accounting for deductions. In land measurement, recorded area includes rights-of-way, water channels, and boundary widths. Usable (net) area is typically 95-98% of gross recorded area.
Frequently asked questions
How many Marla in 1 Kanal?
1 Kanal = 20 Marla.
How many square feet is 1 Marla?
1 Marla = 272.25 square feet.
Is this used for property buying in Punjab?
Yes, Marla and Kanal are the primary land measurement units used in Punjab and Haryana property transactions.
Related calculators
- Bigha To Square Feet In Up
- Bigha To Square Feet In Bihar
- Bigha To Square Feet In Rajasthan
- Bigha To Square Feet In West Bengal
- Bigha To Square Feet In Madhya Pradesh
- Bigha To Square Feet In Uttarakhand
Bookmark this page for instant access. Share it with your property broker, jeweller, tailor, or contractor so every party works from the same verified measurement standard.