PROPERTY GUIDE · 4 MIN READ
Marla, Kanal and Square Feet: Property Area Conversions in Pakistan
By PakCalc Editorial Team · Updated
💡 THE SHORT ANSWER
In Pakistan, 1 kanal = 20 marla, but the size of a marla varies. The traditional revenue measure is 272.25 sq ft (30.25 sq yards), while many housing societies such as DHA and Bahria Town use 225 sq ft (25 sq yards). So 1 kanal is either 5,445 or 4,500 sq ft. Always confirm which standard a plot uses.
✅ Key takeaways
- 1 kanal = 20 marla.
- Traditional marla = 272.25 sq ft; society marla = 225 sq ft.
- 1 square yard = 9 sq ft; 1 square metre = 10.764 sq ft.
- A "5 marla" plot can differ by about 17% in area.
Conversion table
| Size | @ 272.25 sq ft/marla | @ 225 sq ft/marla |
|---|---|---|
| 1 marla | 272.25 sq ft | 225 sq ft |
| 5 marla | 1,361 sq ft | 1,125 sq ft |
| 10 marla | 2,723 sq ft | 2,250 sq ft |
| 1 kanal | 5,445 sq ft | 4,500 sq ft |
| 2 kanal | 10,890 sq ft | 9,000 sq ft |
Check a plot yourself
- Multiply the plot's length by its width in feet (e.g. 25 × 45 = 1,125 sq ft).
- Divide by 225 and by 272.25 to see both marla figures.
- Ask the seller or society which marla standard the allotment letter uses.
- For agricultural land, revenue records (fard) use the traditional measure.
🧮 TRY THE CALCULATORS
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in 1 kanal?
5,445 sq ft by the traditional 272.25 sq ft marla, or 4,500 sq ft in societies that use a 225 sq ft marla.
Sources & review
Written and fact-checked by the PakCalc editorial team against the sources below. Rules change — if you spot something out of date, please tell us.
- Punjab Land Revenue measurement conventions