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Convert Marla to Square Meter

Convert marlas to square meters instantly. 1 marla = 25.293 square meter — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Square Meter 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.

Metric / SI

Square Meter

What is a square meter?

A square meter is the SI base unit of area, defined as the area of a square with sides of one meter. It is the universal scientific unit for area.

Origin of the square meter

Defined by squaring the meter, which was redefined in 2019 in terms of the speed of light. The meter itself was originally proposed by the French Academy of Sciences in 1791 as 1/10,000,000 of the distance from the equator to the North Pole.

Where it is used

Square meters are the universal SI unit for area, used in real estate (most countries outside the US/UK), construction, physics, engineering, materials science, biology, and nearly all scientific contexts worldwide.

When and where it was developed

Meter adopted as SI base unit in 1960; current exact definition via speed of light dates to 2019.

Marla to Square Meter conversion formula

The relationship between marlas and square meters:

1 marla = 25.293 m²
1 m² = 0.0395366307 marla

To convert marlas to square meters, multiply the value in marlas by 25.293. To reverse, multiply square meters by 0.0395366307.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in square meters updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Square Meter to Marla converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert marlas to square meters

  1. Write down the value in marlas (marla).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 25.293.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in square meters (m²).
  4. To reverse, multiply the square meter value by 0.0395366307.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 marla to m²:
1 × 25.293 = 25.293 m²

Example 2 — Convert 100 marla to m²:
100 × 25.293 = 2529.3 m²

Marla to Square Meter conversion table

Standard reference values for converting marlas to square meters:

Marla [marla]Square Meter [m²]
0.010.25293
0.12.5293
125.293
250.586
375.879
4101.172
5126.465
10252.93
20505.86
30758.79
401011.72
501264.65
1002529.3
50012646.5
100025293

Frequently asked questions

How many square meters is 1 marla?
1 marla equals 25.293 square meter.
How do I convert marlas to square meters?
Multiply the value in marlas by 25.293 to get square meters.
How do I convert square meters back to marlas?
Multiply the value in square meters by 0.0395366307, or use the Square Meter to Marla converter.
How many square meters is 100 marlas?
100 marlas equals 2529.3 square meters, because 100 × 25.293 = 2529.3.

Convert Marla to other area units

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 marla = 25.293 m²) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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