🔄 Kanal to Marla Converter
Larger plots and houses in Pakistan are often quoted in kanal, while files, maps and family shares are worked out in marla. Since 1 kanal = 20 marla, this converter gives the marla figure instantly, together with square feet, gaj and acres.
Everything is computed at the standard measure: 1 kanal = 5,445 sq ft.
How to use this calculator
Enter the area in kanal. The converter returns marla, square feet, gaj (square yards) and acres.
- Type the Kanal value (for example 2).
- Read the Marla result instantly.
- Compare the square feet figure with the plot file or map.
- Use the acre result for agricultural or development land.
Kanal to Marla: Quick Reference
Kanal converted to marla and square feet at the standard measure:
| Kanal | Marla | Square feet |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | 5 | 1,361.25 |
| 0.5 | 10 | 2,722.5 |
| 1 | 20 | 5,445 |
| 2 | 40 | 10,890 |
| 4 | 80 | 21,780 |
| 8 | 160 | 43,560 |
8 kanal make exactly 1 acre, so a 4 kanal plot is half an acre and a 2 kanal plot is a quarter acre.
Frequently asked questions
How many marla are in one kanal?
Exactly 20 marla. Multiply any kanal value by 20 to get marla: 1.5 kanal = 30 marla, and 0.25 kanal = 5 marla.
How do I convert kanal to marla manually?
Multiply by 20. For example, a 2 kanal plot is 2 x 20 = 40 marla. To convert marla back to kanal, divide by 20 instead.
How many square feet are in one kanal?
One kanal is 5,445 square feet at the standard measure (20 marla x 272.25 sq ft). That is also 605 gaj and 0.125 acres.
Can you give a worked example?
A 3 kanal plot equals 60 marla. In square feet: 3 x 5,445 = 16,335 sq ft, which is 0.375 acres.
Is one marla the same size everywhere in Pakistan?
The standard revenue marla is 272.25 square feet (9 sarsai) and is used in most property records across Pakistan. Some old-city areas use a 250 sq ft marla and a few housing schemes use 225 sq ft, so for a legal transfer always confirm the marla size from the registry or fard before relying on any conversion.