Standard conversion formulas
- 1 Acre = 40 Guntas.
- 1 Gunta = 1 / 40 Acre = 0.025 Acre.
- 1 Gunta = 1,089 square feet (33 ft × 33 ft) = 121 square yards ≈ 101.17 square metres.
- 1 Hectare ≈ 2.471 Acres ≈ 98.84 Guntas.
Gunta to acre quick reference table
- 10 Guntas = 0.25 Acre (quarter acre).
- 20 Guntas = 0.50 Acre (half acre).
- 30 Guntas = 0.75 Acre (three-quarter acre).
- 40 Guntas = 1.00 Acre.
- 80 Guntas = 2.00 Acres.
Importance in official revenue records
- In Maharashtra and Gujarat, land survey extracts (Saat Bara or 7/12) often display plot areas in Hectares, Ares, and Guntas (1 Are is approximately equal to 1 Gunta).
- In Karnataka, Pahani (RTC) records describe parcel sizes in acres and guntas.
- Calculating exact acreage is vital for applying for PM-KISAN, Kisan Credit Card crop loan ceilings, and micro-irrigation subsidies.
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Common questions
How many guntas make one acre?
Exactly 40 guntas make one acre in Indian land records.
How many square feet are in one gunta?
One gunta equals 1,089 square feet (or 121 square yards).
Is a gunta the same as an are?
1 are equals 100 square metres, while 1 gunta is approximately 101.17 square metres; in informal field terms they are often treated as equivalent.
Where is the gunta unit used in India?
It is predominantly used in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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