Land Area Calculator — Convert Bigha, Acre, Gaj, Guntha & Sq Ft
MakeCard Land Area Calculator is a comprehensive real estate and agricultural land measurement converter tailored specifically for India. Across different Indian states and revenue records, land is documented using diverse historical and local units such as Bigha, Biswa, Guntha, Gaj (Square Yard), Acre, Cent, Ground, and Hectare. This tool converts any plot dimension or area into standard universal metrics instantly.
How to Use Area Calculator
Choose input method: Enter length × width of a rectangular plot, or enter a direct known area value.
Select your input unit: Square Feet, Square Yards (Gaj), Square Meters, Acre, Bigha, Guntha, or Hectare.
If using Bigha, select your regional state standard (Pucca Bigha, UP/Haryana, Rajasthan, or Bihar Bigha).
Click "Convert Land Area".
Review the complete multi-unit comparison table showing identical land size expressed in every standard Indian measurement.
Key Features & Capabilities
- Comprehensive Indian Unit Support: Square Feet, Square Yards (Gaj), Square Meters, Acres, Hectares, Gunthas, Bighas, and Biswas.
- State-Specific Bigha Adaptability: Accounts for geographic variance (Standard Pucca Bigha = 27,225 sq ft; Bengal Bigha = 14,400 sq ft; UP Bigha variations).
- Rectangular Plot Area Estimator: Calculate plot area from length and width in feet or meters.
- Universal Equivalency Grid: View your land size converted simultaneously into all major commercial and revenue units.
- 1-Click copy of formatted measurements ready for registry documents and agreements.
Supported Formats & Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Standard Imperial Units | Square Feet (sq ft), Square Yard / Gaj (sq yd), Acre |
| Standard Metric Units | Square Meter (sq m), Hectare (ha) |
| Regional Indian Units | Bigha (Pucca/Kaccha), Biswa, Guntha (Maharashtra/Karnataka), Cent (South India) |
| Key Equivalencies | 1 Acre = 43,560 sq ft = 4,840 Gaj; 1 Gaj = 9 sq ft; 1 Guntha = 1,089 sq ft; 1 Hectare = 2.471 Acres |
| Platform | 100% Client-side conversion, instant offline responsiveness |
Practical Everyday Use Cases
- Verifying plot dimensions and carpet/built-up area before buying residential plots, builder floors, or farmhouses.
- Translating land records (7/12 extract in Maharashtra, Jamabandi / Khasra-Khatauni in UP, Haryana, Punjab) into square feet or acres.
- Agricultural land transactions, partition deeds, and inheritance property settlements.
- Architectural site planning and boundary fence estimations.
Pro Tips for Best Results
- Remember that 1 Gaj equals exactly 1 Square Yard (9 Square Feet). Property brokers in North India frequently quote plot prices per Gaj.
- Because the size of a Bigha varies dramatically between states (e.g. 1 Bigha in UP is different from 1 Bigha in Himachal or Bengal), always verify your local revenue tehsildar definitions.
- Always convert measurements into Square Feet before calculating total property transaction price to avoid unit ambiguity.
Common Problems & Solutions
Privacy & Security
100% Client-Side In-Browser Execution
Plot dimensions, locations, and land values entered are computed strictly in your browser and are never saved or shared with third parties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using the Area Calculator