Cent to Square Feet Converter (Patta & Chitta Land Records)
Key Facts & Revenue Parameters
- 1 Cent Area
- 435.6 sq ft (48.4 sq yd)
- Patta / Chitta Unit
- Primary plot unit in South India
- Cents per Acre
- 100 cent = 1 acre (exact)
- Ground Equivalent
- 5.51 cents = 1 Ground (2,400 sq ft)
- Mohali Marla Ratio
- 1 cent ≈ 1.6 marla in Mohali
Conversion Formula & Worked Example
Worked Example: A 10 cent plot in Chennai, Kochi, or Bengaluru suburbs equals 10 × 435.6 = 4,356 sq ft (16 marla in Mohali).
Common Conversion Values: Cent to Square Foot
| Cent | Square Foot | Square Feet Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cent | 435.60 Square Feet | 435.60 sq ft |
| 2 Cents | 871.20 Square Feet | 871.20 sq ft |
| 3 Cents | 1,307 Square Feet | 1,307 sq ft |
| 4 Cents | 1,742 Square Feet | 1,742 sq ft |
| 5 Cents | 2,178 Square Feet | 2,178 sq ft |
| 6 Cents | 2,614 Square Feet | 2,614 sq ft |
| 7 Cents | 3,049 Square Feet | 3,049 sq ft |
| 8 Cents | 3,485 Square Feet | 3,485 sq ft |
| 9 Cents | 3,920 Square Feet | 3,920 sq ft |
| 10 Cents | 4,356 Square Feet | 4,356 sq ft |
| 15 Cents | 6,534 Square Feet | 6,534 sq ft |
| 20 Cents | 8,712 Square Feet | 8,712 sq ft |
| 25 Cents | 10,890 Square Feet | 10,890 sq ft |
| 50 Cents | 21,780 Square Feet | 21,780 sq ft |
| 100 Cents | 43,560 Square Feet | 43,560 sq ft |
| 500 Cents | 2,17,800 Square Feet | 2,17,800 sq ft |
| 1000 Cents | 4,35,600 Square Feet | 4,35,600 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 |
Patta and Chitta Revenue Extracts in Cent Notation
Across South India, residential house sites, agricultural plots, and coconut plantations are bought and sold in cents (1 cent = 1/100th acre = 435.6 sq ft). Converting cents to square feet helps buyers cross-reference South Indian plot sizes with North Indian land metrics.
Cent Unit Conversions
1 cent = 435.6 sq ft. 5 cent = 2,178 sq ft (8 marla in Mohali). 10 cent = 4,356 sq ft (16 marla). 25 cent = 10,890 sq ft (2 kanal / 0.25 acre). 50 cent = 21,780 sq ft (1 bigha in Mohali). 100 cent = 43,560 sq ft (1 acre).
Calculation Rule
Square Feet = Cent × 435.6.
Statutory Citations & Source Documentation
- Tamil Nadu Revenue Code & Kerala Land Reforms Manual(Revenue & Land Administration Department)
Verified Statistic: 1 cent equals 435.6 sq ft (48.4 sq yd), representing 1/100th of an acre in South Indian Patta extracts.
Provenance: Standard revenue unit definition under Tamil Nadu and Kerala Land Revenue Acts. 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 is 1 cent in Patta documents?
1 cent equals 435.6 square feet in official revenue Patta and Chitta documents.
How many cents make 1 acre in South India?
100 cents make 1 acre (43,560 sq ft ÷ 435.6 sq ft).
What is the difference between 1 cent and 1 Ground in Tamil Nadu?
1 Ground is 2,400 sq ft, whereas 1 cent is 435.6 sq ft (1 Ground = 5.51 cents).
How do I convert cents to square feet by hand?
Multiply the cent count by 435.6.
How many cents equal 1 Mohali kanal?
1 Mohali kanal (5,445 sq ft) equals 5,445 ÷ 435.6 = 12.5 cents.
What is a 5 cent plot size in feet dimensions?
5 cents equals 2,178 sq ft (e.g., a 33 ft frontage by 66 ft depth plot).