Marla, Kanal & Square Feet Converter
Convert between all Pakistani land units instantly — marla, kanal, square feet, square yards (gaz), square metres, acres and murabba.
| Unit | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Marla | 5 |
| Kanal | 0.25 |
| Square Feet | 1,125 |
| Square Yards (Gaz) | 125 |
| Square Metres | 104.52 |
| Acres | 0.0258 |
| Murabba (25 acres) | 0.00103 |
Quick reference: common plot sizes
| Plot | Square Feet (modern) | Square Yards | Typical Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 marla | 675 | 75 | 18 × 38 ft |
| 5 marla | 1,125 | 125 | 25 × 45 ft |
| 10 marla | 2,250 | 250 | 35 × 65 ft |
| 1 kanal | 4,500 | 500 | 50 × 90 ft |
| 2 kanal | 9,000 | 1,000 | 75 × 120 ft |
Why do marla sizes differ between cities? The short answer is history — read our full marla and kanal guide to learn which standard your society uses and how it changes per-marla pricing. Planning to build? Estimate your budget with the construction cost calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet is 1 marla?
In modern planned societies (DHA, Bahria Town, LDA/CDA schemes) 1 marla = 225 sq ft. In old city areas, rural revenue records and most of KPK, the traditional marla of 272.25 sq ft applies. This converter supports both standards.
How many marlas are in a kanal?
1 kanal always equals 20 marlas — 4,500 sq ft on the modern standard or 5,445 sq ft on the traditional standard.
How big is a 120 square yard plot in marlas?
A 120 sq yd (gaz) plot — the standard Karachi cut — is 1,080 sq ft, which is 4.8 marlas on the modern 225 sq ft standard. It is commonly marketed as a "5 marla" equivalent.
How many kanals are in one acre?
One acre equals 8 kanals or 160 marlas (43,560 sq ft). Large farmland in Punjab is measured in murabbas, where 1 murabba = 25 acres = 200 kanals.