What is the Kanal to Marla?
One kanal is always 20 marla, but its size in square feet depends on the marla standard: 4,500 sq ft in most housing societies (225 sq ft marla) and 5,445 sq ft in revenue records (272.25 sq ft marla). Eight revenue kanal make one acre.
Choose the marla size and enter kanal to see every unit. For square-foot to marla conversions use Square Feet to Marla; for farmland in acres and hectares use Acres to Hectares.
How to use the Kanal to Marla
- Choose the marla size.
- Enter the number of kanal.
- Read marla, square feet, square yards, square metres and acres.
Formula
Marla = kanal × 20 · Square feet = kanal × 20 × marla size
Example
A 2 kanal house is 40 marla: 9,000 sq ft in a society using 225 sq ft marla, or 10,890 sq ft using 272.25 sq ft.
Kanal conversion chart
| Kanal | Marla | Sq ft (225) | Sq ft (272.25) | Acres (272.25) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 10 | 2,250 | 2,722.5 | 0.0625 |
| 1 | 20 | 4,500 | 5,445 | 0.125 |
| 2 | 40 | 9,000 | 10,890 | 0.25 |
| 4 | 80 | 18,000 | 21,780 | 0.5 |
| 8 | 160 | 36,000 | 43,560 | 1 |
Kanal sizes in housing societies
A 1 kanal plot in DHA or Bahria Town is 20 marla of 225 sq ft, which is 4,500 sq ft (often a 50 × 90 ft plot). Half a kanal (10 marla) is 2,250 sq ft. Always confirm which marla size the society uses before comparing prices with the Marla to Square Feet converter.
You may also need
People who use the Kanal to Marla often need these related tools too:
- Marla / Kanal Converter: One converter for every Pakistani land unit: marla, kanal, acre, murabba, square feet, square yards and square meters, with the marla size you choose.
Frequently asked questions
How many marla are in 1 kanal?
20 marla.
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 kanal are in an acre?
8 kanal using revenue measurement (272.25 sq ft marla).
How many square yards is 1 kanal?
500 square yards (225 sq ft marla) or 605 square yards (272.25).
Is a 1 kanal DHA plot 4,500 sq ft?
Generally yes, as DHA uses a 225 sq ft marla. Check your plot documents to be sure.
Is the Kanal to Marla free to use?
Yes. The Kanal to Marla on Custom Converter is completely free, with no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark.
Does the Kanal 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.