Standard land area benchmarks for an Acre
The Acre is a universally standardized statutory land measurement unit used across India.
Standard dimensions of 1 Acre:
- 1 Acre = 43,560 square feet.
- 1 Acre = 4,046.86 square metres.
- 1 Acre = 0.4047 Hectare (approx 1 Hectare = 2.471 Acres).
- 1 Acre = 4,840 square yards (gaj).
State-wise variation of 1 Acre into Bigha
The size of a Bigha is not uniform across India; revenue departments in different states define local Bigha sizes differently.
State-wise conversion standards:
- Uttar Pradesh: 1 Acre is typically equal to approximately 1.6 to 1.61 Pucca Bigha (or around 4.8 to 5 Kacha Bigha, depending on the district).
- Rajasthan: 1 Acre is roughly equal to 1.6 Pucca Bigha (or 2.5 to 3 Kacha Bigha).
- Punjab and Haryana: 1 Acre (often called 1 Killa / Ghumaon) is exactly equal to 4 Kacha Bigha (or 1.6 Pucca Bigha), where 1 Acre = 8 Kanals = 160 Marlas.
- Bihar: 1 Acre is approximately equal to 1.6 Bigha (where 1 Bigha = 20 Kathas).
- West Bengal and Assam: 1 Acre is exactly equal to 3.025 Bighas (where 1 Bigha = 14,400 sq ft).
Where land conversions matter for farmers
Official land records (Khatauni, Jamabandi, Pahani) record agricultural parcels in hectares or local units. Kisan Credit Card (KCC) borrowing limits, PMFBY crop insurance premiums, and PM-KISAN small/marginal farmer definitions (up to 2 hectares) are calculated using standardized statutory conversions. Access official land guidelines via dolr.gov.in.
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Common questions
How many square feet are in one Acre?
One Acre equals exactly 43,560 square feet (or approximately 4,046.86 square metres).
Why is a Bigha not the same size in every Indian state?
The Bigha is a traditional local revenue unit standardized differently by individual state governments; for instance, 1 Acre equals 1.6 Bigha in UP, but 3.025 Bigha in West Bengal.
How many Kanals are in one Acre in Punjab and Haryana?
In Punjab and Haryana, 1 Acre (1 Killa) equals exactly 8 Kanals (160 Marlas).
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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