🔄 Marla to Square Yards (Gaj) Converter
Dealers and older records often quote land in gaj — square yards — while buyers think in marla. The bridge is exact: 1 marla = 30.25 gaj.
This converter shows gaj instantly, with square feet and kanal alongside for cross-checking.
How to use this calculator
Enter the area in marla. The converter returns gaj (square yards), square feet and kanal.
- Type the Marla value (for example 10).
- Read the Gaj (square yards) result instantly.
- Cross-check with the square feet figure.
- Use kanal when the plot is large or quoted both ways.
Marla to Gaj: Quick Reference
Marla converted to square yards (gaj) at the standard measure:
| Marla | Gaj (sq yd) | Square feet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.25 | 272.25 |
| 3 | 90.75 | 816.75 |
| 5 | 151.25 | 1,361.25 |
| 7 | 211.75 | 1,905.75 |
| 10 | 302.5 | 2,722.5 |
| 20 (1 kanal) | 605 | 5,445 |
Since 1 gaj is exactly 1 square yard (9 sq ft), gaj figures convert cleanly to and from square feet.
Frequently asked questions
How many gaj are in one marla?
One marla is 30.25 gaj (square yards). A marla is 272.25 sq ft, and each gaj is 9 sq ft, so 272.25 / 9 = 30.25.
How do I convert marla to gaj manually?
Multiply the marla value by 30.25. Example: 8 marla x 30.25 = 242 gaj. To convert gaj back to marla, divide by 30.25.
Is gaj the same as square yards?
Yes. Gaj is the Hindi/Urdu word for a yard, and in property a square gaj is exactly one square yard, or 9 square feet. The two terms are used interchangeably in Pakistan and India.
Can you give a worked example?
A 14 marla plot is 14 x 30.25 = 423.5 gaj. In square feet that is 3,811.5 sq ft, or 0.7 kanal.
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.