Kanal to Square Feet Converter (1 Kanal = 5,445 Sq Ft)

1 kanal is 5,445 square feet. In Punjab standard revenue records, 1 kanal consists of 20 marla or 605 square yards. To convert kanal to square feet, multiply the kanal count by 5,445.
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Key Facts & Revenue Parameters

Standard Kanal
5,445 sq ft (605 sq yd)
Kanal in Marlas
20 marla = 1 kanal
Patiala / Rajpura Kanal
4,537.5 sq ft (504.17 sq yd)
Doaba Kanal (Jalandhar)
4,132.81 sq ft (459.20 sq yd)
Majha Kanal (Amritsar)
4,500 sq ft (500 sq yd)
Kanal to Acre
8 kanal = 1 acre (Standard)

Conversion Formula & Worked Example

square feet = kanal × 5,445
kanal = square feet ÷ 5,445

Worked Example: A 2 kanal farmhouse plot near New Chandigarh equals 2 × 5,445 = 10,890 square feet (1,210 sq yd).

Common Conversion Values: Kanal to Square Foot

Conversion table for Kanal to Square Foot
KanalSquare FootSquare Feet Equivalent
1 Kanal5,445 Square Feet5,445 sq ft
2 Kanal10,890 Square Feet10,890 sq ft
3 Kanal16,335 Square Feet16,335 sq ft
4 Kanal21,780 Square Feet21,780 sq ft
5 Kanal27,225 Square Feet27,225 sq ft
6 Kanal32,670 Square Feet32,670 sq ft
7 Kanal38,115 Square Feet38,115 sq ft
8 Kanal43,560 Square Feet43,560 sq ft
9 Kanal49,005 Square Feet49,005 sq ft
10 Kanal54,450 Square Feet54,450 sq ft
15 Kanal81,675 Square Feet81,675 sq ft
20 Kanal1,08,900 Square Feet1,08,900 sq ft
25 Kanal1,36,125 Square Feet1,36,125 sq ft
50 Kanal2,72,250 Square Feet2,72,250 sq ft
100 Kanal5,44,500 Square Feet5,44,500 sq ft
500 Kanal27,22,500 Square Feet27,22,500 sq ft
1000 Kanal54,45,000 Square Feet54,45,000 sq ft

Regional Variations Across Punjab Revenue Systems

Comparison of measurement systems across Punjab districts
System & RegionKaram1 Marla1 Kanal1 BighaKanals / Acre
Mohali / Standard Punjab
Mohali / Tricity and all urban Punjab (System A)
66 in272.25 sq ft5,445 sq ft21,780 sq ft8.00 kanal
Rajpura / Patiala Katcha Bigha
Rajpura, Banur, Dera Bassi, Lalru, Patiala, Nabha, Malerkotla, Fazilka (System B)
57.157 in226.88 sq ft4,538 sq ft9,075 sq ft9.60 kanal
Doaba Region
Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Anandpur Sahib (System C)
57.5 in206.64 sq ft4,133 sq ft16,531 sq ft10.54 kanal
Majha Region
Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Ferozepur, Faridkot (System D)
60 in225.00 sq ft4,500 sq ft10,000 sq ft9.68 kanal
Kapurthala State
Kapurthala (System E)
54 in182.25 sq ft3,645 sq ft7,290 sq ft11.95 kanal
Ludhiana Pakka Bigha
Ludhiana (System F)
99 in272.25 sq ft5,445 sq ft27,225 sq ft8.00 kanal

The Role of Kanal in Farmhouses and Estate Land in Punjab

The kanal is the standard unit for expressing medium-to-large land holdings, luxury farmhouses, and kothi plots across Mohali and Tricity. 1 kanal equals 20 marla or 5,445 square feet. 1-kanal kothis in Phase 7 or Sector 70 Mohali are built on 5,445 sq ft plots (605 gaj).

Comparing Kanal Sizes across Punjab Districts

While a Mohali kanal is 5,445 sq ft, local revenue definitions vary: Rajpura/Patiala (4,537.5 sq ft), Doaba/Jalandhar (4,132.81 sq ft), Majha/Amritsar (4,500 sq ft), Kapurthala (3,645 sq ft). Buyers transacting outside SAS Nagar must verify local tehsil standards.

Converting Kanal to Square Feet and Gaj

To convert kanal to square feet, multiply by 5,445. To convert to square yards (gaj), multiply by 605. For example, 1.5 kanal equals 1.5 × 5,445 = 8,167.5 sq ft (907.5 gaj).

Statutory Citations & Source Documentation

Verified Statistic: 8 kanal equals 1 acre (43,560 sq ft) and 4 kanal equals 1 standard bigha (21,780 sq ft) in Mohali.

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."

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many square feet is 1 kanal in Punjab?

1 kanal is 5,445 square feet in standard Punjab revenue practice (Mohali, SAS Nagar, Chandigarh, Panchkula).

How many square yards (gaj) are in 1 kanal?

1 kanal equals exactly 605 square yards (gaj) in standard Punjab measurement.

How many kanal are in 1 acre?

In standard Punjab revenue practice, 1 acre equals 8 kanal (43,560 sq ft). In Doaba, 1 acre equals 10.54 kanal.

How do I convert kanal to square feet by hand?

Multiply the number of kanal by 5,445. For example, 4 kanal × 5,445 = 21,780 square feet (which equals 1 bigha).

What is half a kanal in square feet?

Half a kanal (0.5 kanal or 10 marla) equals 2,722.5 square feet (302.5 square yards).

Why is kanal smaller in Jalandhar than in Mohali?

Jalandhar follows the Doaba settlement standard (57.5-inch karam), where 1 kanal is 4,132.81 sq ft. Mohali follows the 66-inch standard (5,445 sq ft).