What is the Marla to Square Feet?
Before you buy, build or rent, you need the plot size in square feet: for the covered area, the construction cost estimate and the map approval. This converter turns marla into square feet for all three common marla standards.
Most housing schemes such as DHA, Bahria Town and LDA-approved societies use a 225 sq ft marla, while revenue land records use 272.25 sq ft. The opposite conversion is on Square Feet to Marla, and kanal on Kanal to Marla.
How to use the Marla to Square Feet
- Choose your marla size.
- Enter the number of marla.
- Read square feet, square yards, square metres, kanal and acres.
Formula
Square feet = marla × marla size (225, 250 or 272.25)
Example
A 5 marla house is 1,125 sq ft (125 sq yards) with a 225 sq ft marla, or 1,361 sq ft with a 272.25 sq ft marla.
Marla to square feet chart
| Marla | 225 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 272.25 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 225 | 250 | 272.25 |
| 3 | 675 | 750 | 816.75 |
| 5 | 1,125 | 1,250 | 1,361.25 |
| 7 | 1,575 | 1,750 | 1,905.75 |
| 8 | 1,800 | 2,000 | 2,178 |
| 10 | 2,250 | 2,500 | 2,722.5 |
| 20 (1 kanal) | 4,500 | 5,000 | 5,445 |
Plot size vs covered area
Plot size is the land area. Covered area is the floor area of the building, which can be more than the plot if there are two or three storeys, or less because of setbacks and lawns required by building rules.
You may also need
People who use the Marla to Square Feet often need these related tools too:
- Feet to CM Converter: Convert a height in feet and inches to centimetres and metres, as required by visa, passport and medical forms. 1 foot is exactly 30.48 cm.
- Feet to Meters: Convert feet to metres for room sizes, ceiling heights, plot frontage and building plans. 1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet is 5 marla?
1,125 sq ft (225 sq ft marla), 1,250 sq ft (250) or 1,361.25 sq ft (272.25).
How many square feet is 10 marla?
2,250 sq ft with a 225 sq ft marla, or 2,722.5 sq ft with a 272.25 sq ft marla.
How many square yards is 1 marla?
25 square yards with a 225 sq ft marla, or 30.25 square yards with a 272.25 sq ft marla.
Which marla size does DHA use?
DHA plots are generally sold on a 225 sq ft marla (1 kanal = 4,500 sq ft). Always confirm with the allotment documents.
How many marla are in a kanal?
20 marla.
Is the Marla to Square Feet free to use?
Yes. The Marla to Square Feet on Custom Converter is completely free, with no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark.
Does the Marla to Square Feet work on mobile phones?
Yes. It is built mobile-first and works on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and computers in any modern browser, with no app to install.