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Land Unit Converter

Enter a value in any unit and see every other unit at once. Because katha and bigha sizes vary by region, you can adjust them to match your local measure.

1 Enter the land amount

Popular conversions — tap one
Katha/bigha differ in your area? Change them

Decimal (435.6 sq ft) and acre (43,560 sq ft) are the same everywhere; only katha and bigha vary by area.

2 Result

In all units

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ℹ️ For quick calculation only. For land deals, the deed and government record prevail.

How to use

  1. Enter the amount and choose the unit it is in now (e.g. katha).
  2. Choose the unit you want (e.g. decimal) — the answer and a table of all units appear on the right.
  3. If katha/bigha differ in your area, adjust them under the size settings.

Frequently asked questions

How many decimals are in 1 katha?

Commonly 1 katha = 720 sq ft and 1 decimal (shatak) = 435.6 sq ft, so 1 katha ≈ 1.65 decimal. Local sizes can differ.

How many katha and decimals in 1 bigha?

Typically 1 bigha = 20 katha = 14,400 sq ft ≈ 33.06 decimal. Some areas use 1 bigha = 33 decimal, which you can select here.

How many decimals in 1 acre?

1 acre = 100 decimal = 43,560 sq ft. 1 hectare ≈ 2.471 acres.

Are shatak, shatangsho and decimal the same?

Yes — all equal 435.6 square feet.

Can I use this for legal documents?

It is a quick-calculation aid. For purchase or disputes, official records, deeds and your local land office measures prevail.

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