Standard mathematical conversions for 1 acre
Nationally and internationally standardized units establish the baseline for all land surveys.
- 1 Acre = 43,560 square feet (वर्ग फीट).
- 1 Acre = 4,840 square yards or gaj (वर्ग गज).
- 1 Acre = 4,046.86 square meters (वर्ग मीटर).
- 1 Acre = 0.4047 hectare (हेक्टेयर), meaning 1 hectare equals roughly 2.471 acres.
- 1 Acre = 100 cents (used across South Indian states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala).
Regional land unit equivalents across Indian states
Regional measurement units vary widely by state based on historical revenue records.
- Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka: 1 Acre = 40 Gunthas (1 guntha is roughly 1,089 sq ft or 101.17 sq m).
- Punjab and Haryana: 1 Acre = 8 Kanals = 160 Marlas = 1 Killa.
- Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan: 1 acre is roughly 4.8 to 5 kachha bigha, or roughly 1.6 to 1.75 pucca bigha depending on the tehsil standard.
- West Bengal and Assam: 1 Acre is roughly 3 Bighas (1 bigha = 14,400 sq ft or 20 cottahs).
- Always verify the exact local conversion factor recorded in your district revenue tehsil office.
Importance in agricultural schemes and credit
Accurate land area calculations determine eligibility for government subsidies and crop finance.
- Farmer Classification: Small farmers are defined as owning 1 to 2 hectares (2.47 to 4.94 acres), and marginal farmers own up to 1 hectare.
- Kisan Credit Card (KCC): Scale of Finance is determined per acre or per hectare of cultivated crop.
- Input Subsidies: Subsidies under PMKSY, seed programs, and mechanization are capped per unit area of verified landholding.
- Check your official 7/12 extract, Khatauni, or Jamabandi to confirm registered acreage.
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Common questions
How many square feet are in 1 ekad (acre)?
Exactly 43,560 square feet make up 1 standard acre (ekad).
How many gunthas are there in one acre?
In Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka, 1 acre is divided into exactly 40 gunthas.
Is a bigha the same size in every Indian state?
No, the size of a bigha varies significantly between states and districts; always check the local conversion factor on your state Bhulekh portal.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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