Conversion formula and exact unit values
- 1 Acre = 40 Guntas
- 1 Gunta = 0.025 Acre
- 1 Gunta = 1,089 square feet (sq ft)
- 1 Gunta = 121 square yards (sq yd)
- 1 Gunta ≈ 101.17 square metres (sq m)
- 1 Acre = 43,560 square feet = 4,046.86 square metres
Quick conversion reference table
- 5 Guntas = 0.125 Acre (1/8 acre)
- 10 Guntas = 0.25 Acre (1/4 acre)
- 20 Guntas = 0.50 Acre (half acre)
- 30 Guntas = 0.75 Acre (3/4 acre)
- 40 Guntas = 1.00 Acre (one full acre)
- 80 Guntas = 2.00 Acres; 100 Guntas = 2.50 Acres
Practical significance in land records and subsidies
In Maharashtra's 7/12 extract and Karnataka's RTC Pahani, land parcels are commonly recorded in hectare-are or acre-gunta notation. For instance, an entry showing '1 Acre 20 Gunta' indicates 1.5 acres. Since government schemes define marginal farmers as those holding up to 1 hectare (approx 2.47 acres or 98.8 guntas) and small farmers up to 2 hectares (approx 4.94 acres or 197.6 guntas), accurate conversion is critical for checking scheme eligibility.
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Common questions
How many guntas are there in one acre?
There are exactly 40 guntas in one acre.
What is the area of 1 gunta in square feet?
1 gunta equals exactly 1,089 square feet.
How many guntas make up one hectare?
One hectare equals approximately 2.471 acres, which translates to approximately 98.84 guntas.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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