🔄 Kanal to Square Feet Converter
One kanal is a big, round unit for quoting premium plots — but builders, banks and by-laws all think in square feet. This converter turns kanal into square feet instantly: 1 kanal = 5,445 sq ft.
You also get marla, gaj (square yards) and acres for the same area.
How to use this calculator
Enter the area in kanal. The converter returns square feet, marla, gaj and acres.
- Type the Kanal value (for example 1).
- Read the Square feet result instantly.
- Use the marla value when the file or family share is in marla.
- Check acres for farmhouse and development plots.
Kanal to Square Feet: Quick Reference
Kanal converted at the standard measure (1 kanal = 5,445 sq ft):
| Kanal | Square feet | Marla |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2,722.5 | 10 |
| 1 | 5,445 | 20 |
| 2 | 10,890 | 40 |
| 3 | 16,335 | 60 |
| 4 | 21,780 | 80 |
| 5 | 27,225 | 100 |
| 8 (1 acre) | 43,560 | 160 |
Because 8 kanal = 1 acre exactly, kanal-to-acre conversions are always clean eighths: 2 kanal = 0.25 acre, 6 kanal = 0.75 acre.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in one kanal?
One kanal is 5,445 square feet. It is 20 marla at 272.25 sq ft each, and also equals 605 gaj (square yards).
How do I convert kanal to square feet manually?
Multiply by 5,445. Example: 2.5 kanal x 5,445 = 13,612.5 sq ft. To convert back, divide the square feet by 5,445.
How many kanal are in an acre?
Exactly 8 kanal make 1 acre (43,560 sq ft / 5,445). So a 4 kanal plot is half an acre and a 12 kanal farm is 1.5 acres.
Can you give a worked example?
A 6 kanal farmhouse plot is 6 x 5,445 = 32,670 sq ft, which is 120 marla or 0.75 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.