Land Measurement & Conversion
Understand common land measurement units used in India such as square feet (sq ft), square yards (sq yd), and acres.
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Land area converter
- Square feet
- 2,400 sq ft
- Square metres
- 222.97 sq m
- Square yards
- 266.67 sq yd
- Cents
- 5.51 cent
- Ares
- 2.23 are
- Acres
- 0.0551 acre
- Hectares
- 0.0223 ha
Standard definitions: 1 ground = 2,400 sq ft, 1 cent = 435.6 sq ft, 1 acre = 100 cents, 1 hectare = 100 ares. Local units such as the kuzhi vary by district and are not included. Always confirm the extent against the survey records.
Why land measurement matters
When you assess land value and dimensions, you often need to convert between different units. Knowing how units relate helps you compare listings accurately and avoid costly misunderstandings.
The reference below covers the most common units used across Indian property transactions.
Common units & quick reference
These are indicative conversions for quick comparison. Always confirm exact figures against local records and survey documents.
- 1 Square Yard (sq yd) = 9 Square Feet (sq ft)
- 1 Ground = 2,400 Square Feet (common in Tamil Nadu)
- 1 Cent = 435.6 Square Feet
- 1 Acre = 43,560 Square Feet ≈ 100 Cents
- 1 Acre = 4,840 Square Yards
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A conversion only goes so far. A licensed surveyor can confirm the actual extent against the survey records.
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