Buying a plot in Pakistan starts with one simple question: how big is it really? The answer is not always simple, because the marla, the most common land unit in the country, does not have one fixed size. Depending on the housing society, city or land record, one marla can mean 225, 250 or 272.25 square feet.
Use the free converter below to switch between marla, kanal, square feet, square yards (gaz), square meters and acres. Then read on to understand which marla standard applies to your plot, so you don’t overpay or misjudge a property.
Marla, Kanal & Square Feet Converter
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Note: The size of one marla is not the same everywhere in Pakistan. Many housing societies use 225 sq ft, some use 250 sq ft, and revenue (patwari) records traditionally use 272.25 sq ft. Kanal, sarsai and murabba follow the marla standard you select, while square feet, acre and hectare are fixed. Always confirm the standard in your allotment letter or society bylaws before buying.
How Many Square Feet in 1 Marla?
There are three marla standards in use across Pakistan:
| Marla Standard | 1 Marla | 1 Kanal (20 Marla) | Where It Is Commonly Used |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225 sq ft | 25 sq yards | 4,500 sq ft | Many modern housing societies and development authorities |
| 250 sq ft | 27.78 sq yards | 5,000 sq ft | Some private and municipal schemes |
| 272.25 sq ft | 30.25 sq yards | 5,445 sq ft | Traditional revenue (patwari) records |
The 272.25 sq ft marla is the traditional unit. It comes from a square rod of 16.5 × 16.5 feet, and it is still used in revenue records. Over time, many urban housing societies adopted the smaller 225 sq ft marla, while some schemes use 250 sq ft.
Important: Never assume a standard. Always check the allotment letter, society bylaws or land record of the plot you are buying.
Marla to Square Feet Conversion Table
| Marla | 225 Standard | 250 Standard | 272.25 Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Marla | 225 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 272.25 sq ft |
| 3 Marla | 675 sq ft | 750 sq ft | 816.75 sq ft |
| 5 Marla | 1,125 sq ft | 1,250 sq ft | 1,361.25 sq ft |
| 7 Marla | 1,575 sq ft | 1,750 sq ft | 1,905.75 sq ft |
| 8 Marla | 1,800 sq ft | 2,000 sq ft | 2,178 sq ft |
| 10 Marla | 2,250 sq ft | 2,500 sq ft | 2,722.5 sq ft |
| 1 Kanal (20 Marla) | 4,500 sq ft | 5,000 sq ft | 5,445 sq ft |
| 2 Kanal | 9,000 sq ft | 10,000 sq ft | 10,890 sq ft |
Other Land Units Used in Pakistan
- Kanal: 20 marla. The kanal’s size in square feet depends on the marla standard.
- Sarsai: 1/9 of a marla. It is mostly used in revenue records.
- Acre: a fixed 43,560 sq ft. On the 272.25 standard, 1 acre is exactly 8 kanal (160 marla).
- Murabba: 25 acres. It is commonly used for agricultural land in Punjab.
- Square yard (gaz): 9 sq ft. It is the standard unit in Karachi and much of Sindh.
- Square meter: about 10.76 sq ft. It is used in some official and international documents.
How to Calculate Marla From Plot Dimensions
If you know the length and width of a plot in feet, use this formula:
Marla = (Length × Width) ÷ Square feet per marla
Example: A 25 × 45 ft plot = 1,125 sq ft.
- On the 225 standard: 1,125 ÷ 225 = 5 marla
- On the 272.25 standard: 1,125 ÷ 272.25 = 4.13 marla
The same plot can be called “5 marla” in one place and just over 4 marla in another. That is why the standard matters so much when comparing prices. Use the “Plot size from length & width” section in the tool above to do this instantly.
Why the Marla Standard Matters When Buying Property
- Price comparison: If one society sells a “10 marla” plot on the 225 standard and another on the 272.25 standard, the second plot is about 21% bigger. Always compare price per square foot, not price per marla.
- Construction planning: Covered area, setbacks and building approvals are calculated in square feet. A “5 marla house” can differ by more than 200 sq ft depending on the standard.
- Tax and valuation: Government valuation tables and DC rates may be listed per marla or per square foot. Confirm which unit is used before calculating your taxes.
- Avoiding disputes: Mismatched area between the sale agreement and the revenue record is a common cause of property disputes. Write the area in square feet in your agreement as well as in marla.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 marla kitne square feet ka hota hai?
1 marla 225, 250 ya 272.25 square feet ka hota hai. Ye is baat pe depend karta hai ke aap ka plot kis society ya record mein hai. Revenue record mein traditional standard 272.25 sq ft hai, jabke bohat si housing societies 225 sq ft use karti hain.
1 kanal mein kitne marla hote hain?
1 kanal mein hamesha 20 marla hote hain. Lekin square feet mein kanal ka size marla standard ke hisaab se 4,500, 5,000 ya 5,445 sq ft hota hai.
5 marla plot kitne square feet ka hota hai?
225 standard pe 5 marla 1,125 sq ft, 250 standard pe 1,250 sq ft, aur 272.25 standard pe 1,361.25 sq ft hota hai.
10 marla kitne square feet hota hai?
10 marla 2,250 sq ft (225 standard), 2,500 sq ft (250 standard) ya 2,722.5 sq ft (272.25 standard) hota hai.
1 acre mein kitne kanal hote hain?
272.25 sq ft marla standard pe 1 acre theek 8 kanal ka hota hai. 225 standard pe 1 acre takreeban 9.68 kanal banta hai, kyun ke acre ka size (43,560 sq ft) fixed hai.
1 marla mein kitne gaz hote hain?
225 standard pe 1 marla 25 gaz, 250 standard pe 27.78 gaz, aur 272.25 standard pe 30.25 gaz hota hai.
Mujhe kaise pata chalega ke mera plot kis standard pe hai?
Apna allotment letter, society ke bylaws ya fard/registry check karein. Shak ho to society office ya patwari se area square feet mein confirm karein.
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Disclaimer: This converter and guide are for general information only. Land measurement standards vary by society and region. Always verify the exact area with official documents before any property transaction.