Biswa to Square Feet Plot Area Calculator
Key Facts & Revenue Parameters
- Mohali / Standard Biswa Footage
- 1,089 sq ft (121 Gaj / sq yd)
- Rajpura / Patiala Biswa Footage
- 453.75 sq ft (50.42 Gaj)
- Ludhiana Pakka Biswa Footage
- 1,361.25 sq ft (151.25 Gaj)
- Majha Biswa Footage (Amritsar)
- 500 sq ft (55.56 Gaj)
Conversion Formula & Worked Example
Worked Example: 3 biswa of residential plot land in Zirakpur equals 3 × 1,089 = 3,267 sq ft (363 Gaj).
Common Conversion Values: Biswa to Square Foot
| Biswa | Square Foot | Square Feet Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Biswa | 1,089 Square Feet | 1,089 sq ft |
| 2 Biswa | 2,178 Square Feet | 2,178 sq ft |
| 3 Biswa | 3,267 Square Feet | 3,267 sq ft |
| 4 Biswa | 4,356 Square Feet | 4,356 sq ft |
| 5 Biswa | 5,445 Square Feet | 5,445 sq ft |
| 6 Biswa | 6,534 Square Feet | 6,534 sq ft |
| 7 Biswa | 7,623 Square Feet | 7,623 sq ft |
| 8 Biswa | 8,712 Square Feet | 8,712 sq ft |
| 9 Biswa | 9,801 Square Feet | 9,801 sq ft |
| 10 Biswa | 10,890 Square Feet | 10,890 sq ft |
| 15 Biswa | 16,335 Square Feet | 16,335 sq ft |
| 20 Biswa | 21,780 Square Feet | 21,780 sq ft |
| 25 Biswa | 27,225 Square Feet | 27,225 sq ft |
| 50 Biswa | 54,450 Square Feet | 54,450 sq ft |
| 100 Biswa | 1,08,900 Square Feet | 1,08,900 sq ft |
| 500 Biswa | 5,44,500 Square Feet | 5,44,500 sq ft |
| 1000 Biswa | 10,89,000 Square Feet | 10,89,000 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 |
Calculating Building Floor Footprints from Biswa Land Allocations
In peri-urban development belts around Mohali, Zirakpur, and Kharar, plot allotments recorded in biswas need conversion to square feet for structural design, covered area estimates, and municipal building plan approvals.
District Square Footage Footprints
System A (Mohali/Kharar): 1,089 sq ft/biswa. System B (Rajpura/Patiala): 453.75 sq ft/biswa. System F (Ludhiana): 1,361.25 sq ft/biswa. System D (Majha): 500 sq ft/biswa.
Architectural Planning Tip
Multiply biswas by 121 to quickly determine equivalent Gaj (square yards) for plot pricing.
Statutory Citations & Source Documentation
- Punjab Building Bye-Laws & Revenue Conversion Table(Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority)
Verified Statistic: 1 Mohali biswa measures 1,089 sq ft (121 sq yd), whereas 1 Rajpura biswa measures 453.75 sq ft.
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 sq ft is 1 biswa in Mohali urban areas?
1 biswa equals 1,089 sq ft (121 sq yd) in Mohali.
How many sq ft is 1 biswa in Rajpura tehsil?
1 biswa equals 453.75 sq ft in Rajpura.
How do I calculate building footprint from biswa area?
Multiply total biswas by 1,089 to get gross square feet, then apply local FAR building coverage rules.
How many biswa fit in a 2,178 sq ft plot?
2,178 sq ft ÷ 1,089 = exactly 2 biswa (8 marla).
Is biswa equal to gaj in square feet?
No, 1 biswa equals 121 gaj (121 × 9 sq ft = 1,089 sq ft).
What is 4 biswa in square feet in Mohali?
4 biswa equals 4 × 1,089 = 4,356 sq ft (16 marla).