Kanal in Punjab: Revenue Standards & District Comparisons
Key Facts & Revenue Parameters
- Standard Kanal (Mohali)
- 5,445 sq ft (605 sq yd)
- Doaba Kanal (Jalandhar)
- 4,132.81 sq ft (459.20 sq yd)
- Majha Kanal (Amritsar)
- 4,500 sq ft (500 sq yd)
- Patiala Kanal
- 4,537.5 sq ft (504.17 sq yd)
- Standard Acre in Kanal
- 8 kanal = 1 acre
- Doaba Acre in Kanal
- 10.54 kanal = 1 acre
Conversion Formula & Worked Example
Worked Example: 2 kanal in Mohali = 2 × 5,445 = 10,890 sq ft. 2 kanal in Jalandhar = 2 × 4,132.81 = 8,265.62 sq ft.
Common Conversion Values: Bigha to Square Foot
| Bigha | Square Foot | Square Feet Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bigha | 21,780 Square Feet | 21,780 sq ft |
| 2 Bigha | 43,560 Square Feet | 43,560 sq ft |
| 3 Bigha | 65,340 Square Feet | 65,340 sq ft |
| 4 Bigha | 87,120 Square Feet | 87,120 sq ft |
| 5 Bigha | 1,08,900 Square Feet | 1,08,900 sq ft |
| 6 Bigha | 1,30,680 Square Feet | 1,30,680 sq ft |
| 7 Bigha | 1,52,460 Square Feet | 1,52,460 sq ft |
| 8 Bigha | 1,74,240 Square Feet | 1,74,240 sq ft |
| 9 Bigha | 1,96,020 Square Feet | 1,96,020 sq ft |
| 10 Bigha | 2,17,800 Square Feet | 2,17,800 sq ft |
| 15 Bigha | 3,26,700 Square Feet | 3,26,700 sq ft |
| 20 Bigha | 4,35,600 Square Feet | 4,35,600 sq ft |
| 25 Bigha | 5,44,500 Square Feet | 5,44,500 sq ft |
| 50 Bigha | 10,89,000 Square Feet | 10,89,000 sq ft |
| 100 Bigha | 21,78,000 Square Feet | 21,78,000 sq ft |
| 500 Bigha | 1,08,90,000 Square Feet | 1,08,90,000 sq ft |
| 1000 Bigha | 2,17,80,000 Square Feet | 2,17,80,000 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 |
The Kanal Benchmark in Punjab Estate Real Estate
The kanal is the traditional measure for luxury residential kothis, farmhouses, and medium agricultural parcels in Punjab. 1 standard kanal equals 5,445 sq ft (605 sq yd).
Why Doaba Has 10.54 Kanal per Acre
Because Doaba settlement records use a 57.5-inch karam, 1 kanal is 4,132.81 sq ft. Since the acre is fixed at 43,560 sq ft, 43,560 ÷ 4,132.81 = 10.54 kanal.
District Comparison Table
Standard/Mohali: 5,445 sq ft (8 kanal/acre). Patiala: 4,537.5 sq ft (9.6 kanal/acre). Majha: 4,500 sq ft (9.68 kanal/acre). Doaba: 4,132.81 sq ft (10.54 kanal/acre). Kapurthala: 3,645 sq ft (11.95 kanal/acre).
Statutory Citations & Source Documentation
- Punjab Land Records Manual (3rd Edition, 2004)(Department of Revenue, Punjab)
Verified Statistic: In Mohali, 8 kanal equal 1 acre, whereas in Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur, 10.54 kanal equal 1 acre.
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 is 1 kanal in Mohali?
1 kanal is 5,445 square feet in Mohali and standard Punjab.
Why does 1 acre have 10.54 kanal in Jalandhar?
In Doaba, 1 kanal is smaller (4,132.81 sq ft). Since 1 acre is 43,560 sq ft, dividing 43,560 by 4,132.81 yields 10.54 kanal.
How many marlas in 1 kanal?
20 marlas equal 1 kanal in all Punjab districts.
How many kanals in 1 bigha?
4 kanals equal 1 standard bigha in Mohali.
What is a 1-kanal kothi size in Mohali?
A 1-kanal kothi plot in Mohali measures 5,445 sq ft (605 sq yd), typically dimensioned as 50 feet by 108.9 feet.
How do I convert kanal to acres?
In Mohali, divide kanal by 8. In Doaba, divide kanal by 10.54.