Convert Kanal to Guntha
Convert kanals to gunthas instantly. 1 kanal = 5.0000197685 guntha — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Guntha to Kanal converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Kanal
A kanal is a unit of land area used in Punjab, Haryana, and Pakistani Punjab, equal to approximately 505.857 m² (1/8 of an acre or 605 square yards).
Defined as 1/8 of an acre during British colonial administration of Punjab. 8 kanals make 1 acre; 20 marlas make 1 kanal.
Kanals are the primary unit for residential property in Punjab (India and Pakistan), Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. Property listings typically use kanal and marla units alongside square feet.
Standardized in colonial Punjab.
Guntha
A guntha is a unit of land area used in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and parts of Andhra Pradesh, equal to approximately 101.171 m² (1/40 acre or 121 square yards).
Defined as 1/40 of an acre during British colonial administration in the Bombay Presidency and adjacent regions.
Gunthas are the standard unit for residential plots in Maharashtra (Pune, Mumbai suburbs), parts of Karnataka, and Telangana. 1 acre = 40 gunthas; the conversion is widely memorized in regional real estate.
Standardized in colonial Bombay Presidency.
Kanal to Guntha conversion formula
The relationship between kanals and gunthas:
To convert kanals to gunthas, multiply the value in kanals by 5.0000197685. To reverse, multiply gunthas by 0.1999992093.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in gunthas updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Guntha to Kanal converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert kanals to gunthas
- Write down the value in kanals (kanal).
- Multiply that value by the factor 5.0000197685.
- The product is the equivalent value in gunthas (guntha).
- To reverse, multiply the guntha value by 0.1999992093.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 kanal to guntha:
1 × 5.0000197685 = 5.0000197685 guntha
Example 2 — Convert 100 kanal to guntha:
100 × 5.0000197685 = 500.0019768511 guntha
Kanal to Guntha conversion table
Standard reference values for converting kanals to gunthas:
| Kanal [kanal] | Guntha [guntha] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0500001977 |
| 0.1 | 0.5000019769 |
| 1 | 5.0000197685 |
| 2 | 10.000039537 |
| 3 | 15.0000593055 |
| 4 | 20.000079074 |
| 5 | 25.0000988426 |
| 10 | 50.0001976851 |
| 20 | 100.0003953702 |
| 30 | 150.0005930553 |
| 40 | 200.0007907404 |
| 50 | 250.0009884255 |
| 100 | 500.0019768511 |
| 500 | 2500.0098842554 |
| 1000 | 5000.0197685107 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 kanal = 5.0000197685 guntha) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.