Property Size Calculator | Marla, Kanal & Sq. Ft. Converter 2026 — Free Online Tool

Marla, Kanal, Square Feet.

Quick Answer

To convert land sizes accurately, select your region's Marla standard. In modern developments (DHA/CDA/LDA), 10 Marlas equal exactly 2,250 square feet (using the 225 sq ft standard). In traditional revenue records, 10 Marlas equal 2,722.5 square feet (using the 272.25 sq ft standard). Adjust your parameters below to view real-time conversions.

Last updated: 2026-07-31 Editorially reviewed by PakDigitalz Editorial Team

Area Standard Warning: Always confirm which Marla scale standard your housing society or registrar applies. DHA Lahore, CDA Islamabad, and LDA utilize the 225 sq ft scale, while Patwari revenue registries rely strictly on the 272.25 sq ft standard.

Property Size ValueSelect Input UnitMarla Size Standard (Sq. Ft.)

Kanal

0.5

Square Feet (sq ft)

2,250

Square Yards (sq yd)

250

Square Meters (sq m)

209.032

Acres

0.052

Hectares

0.021

Typical Plot Boundary Mappings:

10 Marla Plot (Standard Dimensions)

Typical real estate boundary footprint: 35 × 65 Feet (Standard DHA Plot)

Metric calculations verified matching local land records and international ISO standards.

Traditional Land Unit Rules Reference Scale

DHA / LDA Urban Standard (225 sq ft)• 1 Marla = 225 Sq. Feet
• 1 Kanal = 20 Marla = 4,500 Sq. Feet
• 1 Marla = 25 Sq. Yards

Traditional Patwari Standard (272.25 sq ft)• 1 Marla = 272.25 Sq. Feet
• 1 Kanal = 20 Marla = 5,445 Sq. Feet
• 1 Marla = 30.25 Sq. Yards

Global Agricultural Standard• 1 Acre = 8 Kanal = 43,560 Sq. Feet
• 1 Hectare ≈ 2.47 Acres = 107,639 Sq. Feet

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Marla & Kanal Standards — Pakistan Housing Authorities

Property measurement standards in Pakistan vary by region and housing authority. The standard government Patwari scale uses 272.25 sq ft per Marla, while modern housing societies like DHA, Bahria Town, and LDA use 225 sq ft per Marla. Always confirm the applicable scale before purchasing any plot.

Authority / Scale	1 Marla (sq ft)	1 Kanal (sq ft)	Used In
Standard Patwari / Govt.	272.25 sq ft	5,445 sq ft	Rural land, older surveys
DHA Lahore / Karachi	225 sq ft	4,500 sq ft	DHA all phases
Bahria Town	225 sq ft	4,500 sq ft	All Bahria Town cities
LDA Lahore	225 sq ft	4,500 sq ft	LDA schemes
CDA Islamabad	272.25 sq ft	5,445 sq ft	CDA sectors
KDA Karachi	272.25 sq ft	5,445 sq ft	Older Karachi schemes

Property Size FAQs — Pakistan

Q: What is 5 Marla in square feet?

A: On the standard 272.25 sq ft scale: 5 Marla = 1,361 sq ft. On DHA/Bahria 225 sq ft scale: 5 Marla = 1,125 sq ft. Always confirm with the housing authority which scale they use.

Q: How many Marla in 1 Kanal?

A: There are exactly 20 Marla in 1 Kanal regardless of the scale used. The difference is only in the square footage value per Marla.

Q: What is the price per Marla in Lahore 2026?

A: Plot prices per Marla vary widely by location. In DHA Lahore Phase 6, prices range Rs. 30–50 lakh per Marla. In LDA Avenue-1, approximately Rs. 8–15 lakh. In Johar Town, around Rs. 12–20 lakh per Marla.

Q: What is Gaj (گز) in Pakistani property measurement?

A: Gaj is a traditional unit equal to 1 square yard (9 square feet). It is commonly used in older deeds in Karachi and Sindh for small residential plots. 1 Marla (272.25 sqft) = approximately 30.25 Gaj.

How to Use This Tool

Choose your target land measurement standard (DHA/LDA 225 sq ft vs Patwari 272.25 sq ft).
Input your earned property size numerical value.
Select the active starting unit from the 'From Unit' dropdown menu.
Observe precise conversions across seven local and global area units instantly.

Formula & Specifications

Square Feet Base = Input Value × From-Unit Factor | Convert Unit = Square Feet Base ÷ To-Unit Factor

About Property Size Calculator | Marla, Kanal & Sq. Ft. Converter

Convert real estate land sizes between Marla, Kanal, Square Feet, Square Yards, Square Meters, Acres, and Hectares. Calibrated for DHA, LDA, and traditional Patwari standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do Marla sizes differ across different cities in Pakistan?

Historically, the traditional government revenue standard (Patwari system) defined 1 Marla as 272.25 square feet (30.25 sq yards). However, modern urban development authorities like DHA, CDA, and LDA standardized 1 Marla as 225 square feet (25 sq yards) to simplify plot dimensions.

How many Marlas make up a standard Kanal?

Regardless of the square footage standard applied, 1 Kanal is always mathematically equivalent to exactly 20 Marlas.

What are the standard plot dimensions in Pakistan?

Standard residential plots are mapped as follows: 5 Marla is commonly 25 × 45 feet, 10 Marla is 35 × 65 feet, and 1 Kanal is typically 50 × 90 feet.

Can I convert agricultural land units like Acres and Hectares here?

Yes. This calculator supports complete conversion chains connecting traditional units (Kanal, Marla) directly with global metrics (Acres, Hectares, Square Meters, and Square Yards).