Kanal to Acre Converter (8 Kanal = 1 Acre)
Key Facts & Revenue Parameters
- Mohali / Standard Ratio
- 8 kanal = 1 acre (0.125 acre/kanal)
- Doaba (Jalandhar) Ratio
- 10.54 kanal = 1 acre
- Majha (Amritsar) Ratio
- 9.68 kanal = 1 acre
- Kapurthala Ratio
- 11.95 kanal = 1 acre
Conversion Formula & Worked Example
Worked Example: 16 kanal in Mohali equals 16 ÷ 8 = 2 acres.
Common Conversion Values: Kanal to Acre
| Kanal | Acre | Square Feet Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kanal | 0.125 Acres | 5,445 sq ft |
| 2 Kanal | 0.25 Acres | 10,890 sq ft |
| 3 Kanal | 0.375 Acres | 16,335 sq ft |
| 4 Kanal | 0.5 Acres | 21,780 sq ft |
| 5 Kanal | 0.625 Acres | 27,225 sq ft |
| 6 Kanal | 0.75 Acres | 32,670 sq ft |
| 7 Kanal | 0.875 Acres | 38,115 sq ft |
| 8 Kanal | 1.00 Acres | 43,560 sq ft |
| 9 Kanal | 1.13 Acres | 49,005 sq ft |
| 10 Kanal | 1.25 Acres | 54,450 sq ft |
| 15 Kanal | 1.88 Acres | 81,675 sq ft |
| 20 Kanal | 2.50 Acres | 1,08,900 sq ft |
| 25 Kanal | 3.13 Acres | 1,36,125 sq ft |
| 50 Kanal | 6.25 Acres | 2,72,250 sq ft |
| 100 Kanal | 12.50 Acres | 5,44,500 sq ft |
| 500 Kanal | 62.50 Acres | 27,22,500 sq ft |
| 1000 Kanal | 125.00 Acres | 54,45,000 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 |
Kanal to Acre Conversions in Punjab Land Banking
Converting kanal to acres is standard practice when evaluating medium agricultural holdings and farmhouse plots in Mohali. Dividing kanal by 8 gives total acreage in standard consolidated districts.
District Comparison Table
Standard/Mohali: 8 kanal = 1 acre. Majha/Amritsar: 9.68 kanal = 1 acre. Doaba/Jalandhar: 10.54 kanal = 1 acre. Kapurthala: 11.95 kanal = 1 acre.
Practical Steps
Divide kanal count by 8 for Mohali, SAS Nagar, and Kharar.
Statutory Citations & Source Documentation
- Punjab Land Records Manual (3rd Edition, 2004)(Department of Revenue, Punjab)
Verified Statistic: 8 kanal equals 1 acre in Mohali, whereas 10.54 kanal equals 1 acre in Jalandhar.
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 kanal make 1 acre in Mohali?
In Mohali and standard Punjab, 8 kanal make 1 acre.
Why does 1 acre have 10.54 kanal in Jalandhar?
In Doaba, 1 kanal is smaller (4,132.81 sq ft), so 43,560 ÷ 4,132.81 = 10.54 kanal per acre.
What is 4 kanal in acres?
4 kanal equals 0.5 acres (1 bigha in Mohali).
How do I convert kanal to acres?
Divide total kanal by 8 for standard Punjab land.
What is 12 kanal in acres?
12 kanal in Mohali equals 12 ÷ 8 = 1.5 acres.
Is a killa the same as an acre in kanal conversion?
Yes, 1 killa is 8 kanal (43,560 sq ft), identical to 1 acre.