Land measurement in Pakistan
- 1 kanal = 20 marla, everywhere.
- 1 marla = 272.25 sq ft in the Punjab revenue record, but many housing societies use 225 sq ft (or 250 sq ft).
- 1 acre (killa) = 43,560 sq ft = 8 kanal (with 272.25 sq ft marla).
- 1 square yard (gaz) = 9 sq ft, common in Karachi and Sindh property ads.
- 1 murabba = 25 acres (a traditional agricultural unit).
Questions
Why is a 5 marla house in one society bigger than in another?
Because the marla size differs. 5 marla is 1,361 sq ft with 272.25 sq ft marla, but only 1,125 sq ft with 225 sq ft marla. Always ask for the area in square feet.
How many square feet is 1 kanal?
5,445 sq ft with 272.25 sq ft marla, 5,000 sq ft with 250 sq ft marla, or 4,500 sq ft with 225 sq ft marla.
How many marla in an acre?
160 marla (8 kanal) with 272.25 sq ft marla. With 225 sq ft marla, an acre is about 193.6 marla.