🔄 Square Feet to Marla Converter
Got an area in square feet — from a map, a covered-area calculation or an overseas listing — and need it in marla? Divide by 272.25: this converter does it instantly and also shows kanal, gaj and acres.
It uses the standard measure, 1 marla = 272.25 sq ft, used in most Pakistani property records.
How to use this calculator
Enter the area in square feet. The converter returns marla, kanal, gaj (square yards) and acres.
- Type the Square feet value (for example 1000).
- Read the Marla result instantly.
- Check the kanal figure for larger plots.
- Compare with the marla size quoted by the seller or shown on the fard.
Square Feet to Marla: Quick Reference
Square feet converted to marla and kanal at the standard measure:
| Square feet | Marla | Kanal |
|---|---|---|
| 272.25 | 1 | 0.05 |
| 500 | 1.84 | 0.09 |
| 816.75 | 3 | 0.15 |
| 1,000 | 3.67 | 0.18 |
| 1,361.25 | 5 | 0.25 |
| 2,722.5 | 10 | 0.5 |
| 5,445 | 20 | 1 |
If a listing says a plot is 2,722.5 sq ft, that is exactly a 10 marla plot — half a kanal.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert square feet to marla?
Divide the square feet by 272.25. For example, 1,361.25 sq ft / 272.25 = 5 marla, and 5,445 sq ft / 272.25 = 20 marla, which is 1 kanal.
How many square feet are in one marla?
One marla is 272.25 square feet at the standard measure. That is also 30.25 gaj (square yards) or about 25.29 square metres.
How many marla is 1,000 square feet?
1,000 sq ft is 1000 / 272.25 = 3.67 marla — a little under a 4 marla plot, and equal to about 0.18 kanal.
Can you give a worked example?
A covered area or plot of 2,000 sq ft equals 2000 / 272.25 = 7.35 marla. In gaj that same area is 2000 / 9 = 222.22 square yards.
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.