What is the Marla / Kanal Converter?
Property in Pakistan is measured in marla and kanal, but plans and registries often use square feet or square yards. To make it harder, a marla is 225 sq ft in most housing societies (including DHA) but 272.25 sq ft in revenue records.
Enter any unit to see all the others at once. For single conversions see Marla to Square Feet, Kanal to Marla or Square Feet to Marla; for farmland use Acres to Hectares.
How to use the Marla / Kanal Converter
- Choose the marla size (225 or 272.25 sq ft).
- Enter the area and pick its unit.
- Read the value in every other unit.
Formula
1 kanal = 20 marla · 1 acre = 8 kanal = 160 marla · 1 marla = 225 or 272.25 sq ft
Example
A 1 kanal house is 4,500 sq ft (225-ft marla) or 5,445 sq ft (272.25-ft marla). A 10 marla plot is 2,250 or 2,722.5 sq ft.
Pakistani land units
| Unit | Equals |
|---|---|
| 1 sarsai | 30.25 sq ft |
| 1 marla | 9 sarsai = 225 / 272.25 sq ft |
| 1 kanal | 20 marla |
| 1 acre | 8 kanal = 43,560 sq ft |
| 1 murabba | 25 acres |
Before buying a plot
Always check which marla size the seller and the registry are using, because a "10 marla" plot can differ by more than 470 sq ft between the two systems. Ask for the area in square feet on the allotment letter and confirm it on the society's approved plan.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in 1 marla?
225 sq ft in most housing societies, 272.25 sq ft in revenue records.
How many marla are in 1 kanal?
20 marla.
How many kanal are in 1 acre?
8 kanal.
Why are there two marla sizes?
The older revenue system uses 272.25 sq ft; modern societies simplified it to 225 sq ft.
How many square yards are in 1 marla?
25 sq yd (225 sq ft) or 30.25 sq yd (272.25 sq ft).
Is the Marla / Kanal Converter free to use?
Yes. The Marla / Kanal Converter on Custom Converter is completely free, with no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark.
Does the Marla / Kanal Converter 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.