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Convert Katha (Assam) to Cent

Convert kathas to cents instantly. 1 katha (assam) = 6.6646733517 cent — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Cent to Katha (Assam) converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Girish V Kulkarni Ph.D.
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Units explained

Indian Subcontinent

Katha (Assam)

What is a katha (assam)?

An Assam katha is a traditional unit of land area equal to approximately 269.71 m² (1/5 of an Assam bigha). It is larger than the Bengal katha despite sharing the name.

Origin of the katha (assam)

Defined as 1/5 of the Assam bigha. The same word 'katha' refers to different sizes in different regional systems.

Where it is used

Assam kathas appear in property records across Assam, particularly for agricultural and rural land transactions.

When and where it was developed

Traditional regional unit; relationship to bigha standardized as 1:5 in Assam.

Indian Subcontinent

Cent

What is a cent?

A cent is a unit of land area used in South India and Sri Lanka, equal to exactly 1/100 of an acre, or approximately 40.4686 m².

Origin of the cent

Derived from the imperial acre via a 1/100 subdivision adopted during British colonial administration. The name 'cent' comes from the Latin 'centum' (hundred).

Where it is used

Cents are the primary unit for residential property in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Sri Lanka. Modern property listings in Bangalore and Chennai often use cents alongside square feet. 1 cent = 435.6 sq ft.

When and where it was developed

Standardized in colonial South India and Sri Lanka.

Katha (Assam) to Cent conversion formula

The relationship between kathas and cents:

1 katha = 6.6646733517 ct
1 ct = 0.150044863 katha

To convert kathas to cents, multiply the value in kathas by 6.6646733517. To reverse, multiply cents by 0.150044863.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in cents updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Cent to Katha (Assam) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert kathas to cents

  1. Write down the value in kathas (katha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 6.6646733517.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in cents (ct).
  4. To reverse, multiply the cent value by 0.150044863.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to ct:
1 × 6.6646733517 = 6.6646733517 ct

Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to ct:
100 × 6.6646733517 = 666.4673351685 ct

Katha (Assam) to Cent conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kathas to cents:

Katha (Assam) [katha]Cent [ct]
0.010.0666467335
0.10.6664673352
16.6646733517
213.3293467034
319.9940200551
426.6586934067
533.3233667584
1066.6467335169
20133.2934670337
30199.9402005506
40266.5869340674
50333.2336675843
100666.4673351685
5003332.3366758425
10006664.673351685

Frequently asked questions

How many cents is 1 katha (assam)?
1 katha (assam) equals 6.6646733517 cent.
How do I convert kathas to cents?
Multiply the value in kathas by 6.6646733517 to get cents.
How do I convert cents back to kathas?
Multiply the value in cents by 0.150044863, or use the Cent to Katha (Assam) converter.
How many cents is 100 kathas?
100 kathas equals 666.4673351685 cents, because 100 × 6.6646733517 = 666.4673351685.

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 katha = 6.6646733517 ct) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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