Convert Marla to Bigha (Kachha, North India)
Convert marlas to bighas instantly. 1 marla = 0.0250840499 bigha (kachha, north india) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Bigha (Kachha, North India) 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 (Kachha, North India)
A kachha (smaller) bigha is a traditional unit of land area used in North India, equal to approximately 1008 m² (about 0.25 acre). Used alongside the pucca bigha in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
The 'kachha' (raw or smaller) bigha is exactly one-third the size of the pucca bigha. Both units coexist in regional usage.
Kachha bighas appear in informal property descriptions and traditional land records in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Modern legal documents typically use hectares or pucca bighas with explicit conversion.
Traditional unit; relationship to pucca bigha standardized as 1:3.
Marla to Bigha (Kachha, North India) conversion formula
The relationship between marlas and bighas:
To convert marlas to bighas, multiply the value in marlas by 0.0250840499. To reverse, multiply bighas by 39.865970822.
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 (Kachha, North India) 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 0.0250840499.
- The product is the equivalent value in bighas (bigha).
- To reverse, multiply the bigha (kachha, north india) value by 39.865970822.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 marla to bigha:
1 × 0.0250840499 = 0.0250840499 bigha
Example 2 — Convert 100 marla to bigha:
100 × 0.0250840499 = 2.5084049865 bigha
Marla to Bigha (Kachha, North India) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting marlas to bighas:
| Marla [marla] | Bigha (Kachha, North India) [bigha] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0002508405 |
| 0.1 | 0.002508405 |
| 1 | 0.0250840499 |
| 2 | 0.0501680997 |
| 3 | 0.0752521496 |
| 4 | 0.1003361995 |
| 5 | 0.1254202493 |
| 10 | 0.2508404986 |
| 20 | 0.5016809973 |
| 30 | 0.7525214959 |
| 40 | 1.0033619946 |
| 50 | 1.2542024932 |
| 100 | 2.5084049865 |
| 500 | 12.5420249323 |
| 1000 | 25.0840498646 |
Frequently asked questions
How many bighas is 1 marla?
How do I convert marlas to bighas?
How do I convert bighas back to marlas?
How many bighas is 100 marlas?
Popular area unit conversions
Convert Marla to other area units
Show all Marla conversions
Metric / SI (5 units)
Imperial / US Customary (3 units)
Indian Subcontinent (15 units)
Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 marla = 0.0250840499 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.