Kanal to Marla Converter (1 Kanal = 20 Marla)
Key Facts & Revenue Parameters
- Kanal to Marla Ratio
- 1 kanal = 20 marla (exact)
- 0.5 Kanal (Half Kanal)
- 10 marla
- 2 Kanal
- 40 marla
- 4 Kanal (1 Bigha)
- 80 marla
- 8 Kanal (1 Acre)
- 160 marla
Conversion Formula & Worked Example
Worked Example: A 3 kanal farmhouse site in Mullanpur New Chandigarh equals 3 × 20 = 60 marla.
Common Conversion Values: Kanal to Marla
| Kanal | Marla | Square Feet Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kanal | 20.00 Marla | 5,445 sq ft |
| 2 Kanal | 40.00 Marla | 10,890 sq ft |
| 3 Kanal | 60.00 Marla | 16,335 sq ft |
| 4 Kanal | 80.00 Marla | 21,780 sq ft |
| 5 Kanal | 100.00 Marla | 27,225 sq ft |
| 6 Kanal | 120.00 Marla | 32,670 sq ft |
| 7 Kanal | 140.00 Marla | 38,115 sq ft |
| 8 Kanal | 160.00 Marla | 43,560 sq ft |
| 9 Kanal | 180.00 Marla | 49,005 sq ft |
| 10 Kanal | 200.00 Marla | 54,450 sq ft |
| 15 Kanal | 300.00 Marla | 81,675 sq ft |
| 20 Kanal | 400.00 Marla | 1,08,900 sq ft |
| 25 Kanal | 500.00 Marla | 1,36,125 sq ft |
| 50 Kanal | 1,000 Marla | 2,72,250 sq ft |
| 100 Kanal | 2,000 Marla | 5,44,500 sq ft |
| 500 Kanal | 10,000 Marla | 27,22,500 sq ft |
| 1000 Kanal | 20,000 Marla | 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 |
The Universal 20 Marla to 1 Kanal Revenue Ratio
While square foot areas per marla vary between Mohali (272.25 sq ft), Jalandhar (206.64 sq ft), and Amritsar (225 sq ft), the internal hierarchy of 20 marla per kanal remains fixed across every tehsil in Punjab.
Converting Fractional Kanal Values
0.25 kanal = 5 marla. 0.5 kanal = 10 marla. 0.75 kanal = 15 marla. 1.25 kanal = 25 marla. 2.5 kanal = 50 marla.
Practical Land Registry Application
Jamabandi records state land area in Kanal-Marla format (e.g., 1-15 means 1 kanal 15 marla = 35 marla total).
Statutory Citations & Source Documentation
- Punjab Land Records Manual (3rd Edition, 2004)(Department of Revenue, Punjab)
Verified Statistic: 20 marla equals 1 kanal across all Punjab revenue systems, representing 5,445 sq ft in Mohali and 4,132.81 sq ft in Doaba.
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 marlas make 1 kanal?
Exactly 20 marlas make 1 kanal.
How many marlas is half a kanal?
Half a kanal (0.5 kanal) contains 10 marla.
Does the 20 marla per kanal ratio change by district?
No, the 20 marla = 1 kanal ratio is constant across all six Punjab revenue systems, even though square footage varies.
How many marlas are in 1 acre?
1 acre (8 kanal) contains 160 marla in standard Punjab revenue practice.
How do I convert marlas to kanal?
Divide the marla figure by 20. For example, 35 marla ÷ 20 = 1.75 kanal (1 kanal 15 marla).
What is a 1-kanal plot in marlas?
A 1-kanal plot is 20 marla (5,445 sq ft in Mohali).