What is the Square Feet to Marla?
In Pakistan property is sold in marla and kanal, but building plans and some listings use square feet. The tricky part is that the size of one marla is not the same everywhere: most housing societies and LDA use 225 sq ft, some areas use 250 sq ft, and revenue (patwari) records use the traditional 272.25 sq ft.
Pick the marla size that matches your society or document and the converter shows marla, kanal, square yards, square metres and acres. To convert from marla or kanal, use the Marla / Kanal Converter or Kanal to Marla.
How to use the Square Feet to Marla
- Enter the area in square feet.
- Choose the marla size used by your society or authority.
- Read the area in marla and kanal, plus square yards, square metres and acres.
- Check the plot size table for common sizes.
Formula
Marla = square feet ÷ marla size · Kanal = marla ÷ 20
Example
A 2,250 sq ft plot is 10 marla with a 225 sq ft marla, but only 8.26 marla with a 272.25 sq ft marla. That difference matters when you compare prices.
Common plot sizes in square feet
| Plot | 225 sq ft marla | 272.25 sq ft marla |
|---|---|---|
| 3 marla | 675 sq ft | 816.75 sq ft |
| 5 marla | 1,125 sq ft | 1,361.25 sq ft |
| 7 marla | 1,575 sq ft | 1,905.75 sq ft |
| 10 marla | 2,250 sq ft | 2,722.5 sq ft |
| 1 kanal | 4,500 sq ft | 5,445 sq ft |
| 2 kanal | 9,000 sq ft | 10,890 sq ft |
Which marla size should I use?
- 225 sq ft: most private housing societies, DHA and Bahria plots are marketed using this size; LDA also uses it.
- 250 sq ft: used in some older schemes and regions.
- 272.25 sq ft: the revenue marla in land records (1 acre = 8 kanal = 160 marla).
- When in doubt, check the allotment letter, transfer deed or ask the society office.
You may also need
People who use the Square Feet to Marla often need these related tools too:
- Marla to Square Feet: Convert marla to square feet, square yards, square metres and kanal, choosing the 225, 250 or 272.25 sq ft marla used by your society or land record.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in 1 marla?
It depends on the authority: commonly 225 sq ft in housing societies and LDA, and 272.25 sq ft in revenue records. Some areas use 250 sq ft.
How many square feet is a 5 marla house?
1,125 sq ft with a 225 sq ft marla, or 1,361.25 sq ft with a 272.25 sq ft marla.
How many marla is 1,000 square feet?
About 4.44 marla (225 sq ft) or 3.67 marla (272.25 sq ft).
How many square feet is 1 kanal?
4,500 sq ft with a 225 sq ft marla, or 5,445 sq ft with a 272.25 sq ft marla.
How many square yards is a 10 marla plot?
250 square yards with a 225 sq ft marla. Karachi listings often use square yards.
Is the Square Feet to Marla free to use?
Yes. The Square Feet to Marla on Custom Converter is completely free, with no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark.
Does the Square Feet to Marla 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.