Acre to Square Feet Converter (1 Acre = 43,560 Sq Ft)
Key Facts & Revenue Parameters
- 1 Acre in Sq Ft
- 43,560 sq ft (exact)
- 1 Acre in Sq Yd (Gaj)
- 4,840 sq yd
- 1 Acre in Sq Metres
- 4,046.856 sq m
- 1 Acre in Kanals (Standard)
- 8 kanal
- 1 Acre in Mohali Bighas
- 2 bigha
- 1 Acre in Rajpura Bighas
- 4.8 bigha
Conversion Formula & Worked Example
Worked Example: A 5-acre agricultural farm in Zirakpur equals 5 × 43,560 = 217,800 square feet (24,200 square yards).
Common Conversion Values: Acre to Square Foot
| Acre | Square Foot | Square Feet Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Acre | 43,560 Square Feet | 43,560 sq ft |
| 2 Acres | 87,120 Square Feet | 87,120 sq ft |
| 3 Acres | 1,30,680 Square Feet | 1,30,680 sq ft |
| 4 Acres | 1,74,240 Square Feet | 1,74,240 sq ft |
| 5 Acres | 2,17,800 Square Feet | 2,17,800 sq ft |
| 6 Acres | 2,61,360 Square Feet | 2,61,360 sq ft |
| 7 Acres | 3,04,920 Square Feet | 3,04,920 sq ft |
| 8 Acres | 3,48,480 Square Feet | 3,48,480 sq ft |
| 9 Acres | 3,92,040 Square Feet | 3,92,040 sq ft |
| 10 Acres | 4,35,600 Square Feet | 4,35,600 sq ft |
| 15 Acres | 6,53,400 Square Feet | 6,53,400 sq ft |
| 20 Acres | 8,71,200 Square Feet | 8,71,200 sq ft |
| 25 Acres | 10,89,000 Square Feet | 10,89,000 sq ft |
| 50 Acres | 21,78,000 Square Feet | 21,78,000 sq ft |
| 100 Acres | 43,56,000 Square Feet | 43,56,000 sq ft |
| 500 Acres | 2,17,80,000 Square Feet | 2,17,80,000 sq ft |
| 1000 Acres | 4,35,60,000 Square Feet | 4,35,60,000 sq ft |
Regional Variations Across Punjab Revenue Systems
| System & Region | Karam | 1 Marla | 1 Kanal | 1 Bigha | Kanals / Acre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mohali / Standard Punjab Mohali / Tricity and all urban Punjab (System A) | 66 in | 272.25 sq ft | 5,445 sq ft | 21,780 sq ft | 8.00 kanal |
Rajpura / Patiala Katcha Bigha Rajpura, Banur, Dera Bassi, Lalru, Patiala, Nabha, Malerkotla, Fazilka (System B) | 57.157 in | 226.88 sq ft | 4,538 sq ft | 9,075 sq ft | 9.60 kanal |
Doaba Region Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Anandpur Sahib (System C) | 57.5 in | 206.64 sq ft | 4,133 sq ft | 16,531 sq ft | 10.54 kanal |
Majha Region Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Ferozepur, Faridkot (System D) | 60 in | 225.00 sq ft | 4,500 sq ft | 10,000 sq ft | 9.68 kanal |
Kapurthala State Kapurthala (System E) | 54 in | 182.25 sq ft | 3,645 sq ft | 7,290 sq ft | 11.95 kanal |
Ludhiana Pakka Bigha Ludhiana (System F) | 99 in | 272.25 sq ft | 5,445 sq ft | 27,225 sq ft | 8.00 kanal |
Understanding Acre and Killa Standards in Punjab Land Acquisitions
Across agricultural, industrial, and township land transactions in Mohali, Banur, Kharar, and New Chandigarh, the acre (killa) is the standard high-level unit. 1 acre equals 43,560 sq ft or 4,840 sq yd. A killa is traditionally laid out rectangularly as 36 karam by 40 karam (198 ft × 220 ft).
Relationship Between Acre, Kanal, Bigha, and Hectare
In standard Punjab (System A): 1 acre = 8 kanal = 2 bigha = 160 marla = 43,560 sq ft. In Rajpura (System B): 1 acre = 4.8 bigha = 43,560 sq ft. Metric system: 1 hectare = 2.471 acres = 107,639.1 sq ft.
Practical Conversion Guide
Multiply acreage by 43,560 to obtain total square feet. To obtain square yards (gaj), multiply acreage by 4,840.
Statutory Citations & Source Documentation
- Punjab Land Records Manual (3rd Edition, 2004)(Department of Revenue, Punjab)
Verified Statistic: A standard killa/acre in Punjab is laid out as 36 karam by 40 karam (198 feet by 220 feet), giving exactly 43,560 square feet.
Provenance: Conversion factors sourced from the Punjab Land Records Manual, 3rd edition, 2004. Last verified 26 July 2026.
"Revenue practice varies by tehsil and by whether the area was consolidated. Before any registry, confirm the conversion against the jamabandi and the local patwari record."
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet are in 1 acre?
There are exactly 43,560 square feet in 1 acre universally.
Is 1 acre the same as 1 killa in Punjab?
Yes, in Punjab revenue parlance, 1 killa (36×40 karam rect) is identical to 1 acre (43,560 sq ft).
How many marla make 1 acre?
Exactly 160 marla make 1 acre in standard Punjab revenue measurement (8 kanal × 20 marla).
How many square yards is 1 acre?
1 acre equals exactly 4,840 square yards (gaj).
How many hectares in 1 acre?
1 acre equals 0.404686 hectares (1 hectare = 2.471 acres).
How do I convert acres to square feet by hand?
Multiply the acreage figure by 43,560. For example, 2.5 acres × 43,560 = 108,900 square feet.