Convert Marla to Bigha (West Bengal)
Convert marlas to bighas instantly. 1 marla = 0.0189064135 bigha (west bengal) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Bigha (West Bengal) to Marla converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Marla
A marla is a unit of land area used in Punjab, Haryana, and Pakistani Punjab, equal to approximately 25.293 m² (1/20 of a kanal or 272.25 square feet).
Defined as 1/20 of a kanal during British colonial administration of Punjab. 160 marlas equal 1 acre.
Marlas are the standard small-area unit for residential plots in Punjab, Pakistan, and adjoining regions. Most Punjab property listings cite size in marlas alongside square feet.
Standardized in colonial Punjab.
Bigha (West Bengal)
A Bengal bigha is a traditional unit of land area used in West Bengal and Bangladesh, equal to approximately 1337.8 m² (about 0.33 acre).
Originated in pre-colonial Bengal land measurement. The Bengal bigha became standardized under British administration as 14,400 square feet, which equals 1337.8 m².
Bengal bighas are the standard unit in rural property transactions in West Bengal, Tripura, and Bangladesh. Land records use bigha alongside katha (1/20 bigha) and chatak (1/16 katha).
Standardized in colonial Bengal; widely used in modern West Bengal and Bangladesh.
Marla to Bigha (West Bengal) conversion formula
The relationship between marlas and bighas:
To convert marlas to bighas, multiply the value in marlas by 0.0189064135. To reverse, multiply bighas by 52.8921045349.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in bighas updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Bigha (West Bengal) to Marla converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert marlas to bighas
- Write down the value in marlas (marla).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0189064135.
- The product is the equivalent value in bighas (bigha).
- To reverse, multiply the bigha (west bengal) value by 52.8921045349.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 marla to bigha:
1 × 0.0189064135 = 0.0189064135 bigha
Example 2 — Convert 100 marla to bigha:
100 × 0.0189064135 = 1.8906413515 bigha
Marla to Bigha (West Bengal) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting marlas to bighas:
| Marla [marla] | Bigha (West Bengal) [bigha] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0001890641 |
| 0.1 | 0.0018906414 |
| 1 | 0.0189064135 |
| 2 | 0.037812827 |
| 3 | 0.0567192405 |
| 4 | 0.0756256541 |
| 5 | 0.0945320676 |
| 10 | 0.1890641351 |
| 20 | 0.3781282703 |
| 30 | 0.5671924054 |
| 40 | 0.7562565406 |
| 50 | 0.9453206757 |
| 100 | 1.8906413515 |
| 500 | 9.4532067574 |
| 1000 | 18.9064135147 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 marla = 0.0189064135 bigha) 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.