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Convert Marla to Ground (Chennai)

Convert marlas to grounds instantly. 1 marla = 0.1134383115 ground (chennai) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ground (Chennai) to Marla 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

Marla

What is a 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).

Origin of the marla

Defined as 1/20 of a kanal during British colonial administration of Punjab. 160 marlas equal 1 acre.

Where it is used

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.

When and where it was developed

Standardized in colonial Punjab.

Indian Subcontinent

Ground (Chennai)

What is a ground (chennai)?

A ground is a unit of land area used primarily in Chennai (Tamil Nadu), equal to exactly 2400 square feet, or approximately 222.967 m².

Origin of the ground (chennai)

Standardized at 2400 sq ft in the Madras (Chennai) area during the colonial era. The name 'ground' is a direct English translation used in local property documentation.

Where it is used

Grounds are the primary unit for residential property in Chennai and surrounding Tamil Nadu districts. Property advertisements in Chennai commonly use grounds alongside square feet (24 grounds = 1 acre).

When and where it was developed

Standardized in colonial Madras Presidency.

Marla to Ground (Chennai) conversion formula

The relationship between marlas and grounds:

1 marla = 0.1134383115
1 = 8.8153639347 marla

To convert marlas to grounds, multiply the value in marlas by 0.1134383115. To reverse, multiply grounds by 8.8153639347.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert marlas to grounds

  1. Write down the value in marlas (marla).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.1134383115.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in grounds ().
  4. To reverse, multiply the ground (chennai) value by 8.8153639347.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 marla to :
1 × 0.1134383115 = 0.1134383115

Example 2 — Convert 100 marla to :
100 × 0.1134383115 = 11.3438311499

Marla to Ground (Chennai) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting marlas to grounds:

Marla [marla]Ground (Chennai) []
0.010.0011343831
0.10.0113438311
10.1134383115
20.226876623
30.3403149345
40.453753246
50.5671915575
101.134383115
202.26876623
303.403149345
404.53753246
505.671915575
10011.3438311499
50056.7191557495
1000113.438311499

Frequently asked questions

How many grounds is 1 marla?
1 marla equals 0.1134383115 ground (chennai).
How do I convert marlas to grounds?
Multiply the value in marlas by 0.1134383115 to get grounds.
How do I convert grounds back to marlas?
Multiply the value in grounds by 8.8153639347, or use the Ground (Chennai) to Marla converter.
How many grounds is 100 marlas?
100 marlas equals 11.3438311499 grounds, because 100 × 0.1134383115 = 11.3438311499.

Convert Marla to other area units

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Sources & references

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