Kanal to Square Feet Converter (1 Kanal = 5,445 Sq Ft)
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
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
| Kanal | Square Foot | Square Feet Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kanal | 5,445 Square Feet | 5,445 sq ft |
| 2 Kanal | 10,890 Square Feet | 10,890 sq ft |
| 3 Kanal | 16,335 Square Feet | 16,335 sq ft |
| 4 Kanal | 21,780 Square Feet | 21,780 sq ft |
| 5 Kanal | 27,225 Square Feet | 27,225 sq ft |
| 6 Kanal | 32,670 Square Feet | 32,670 sq ft |
| 7 Kanal | 38,115 Square Feet | 38,115 sq ft |
| 8 Kanal | 43,560 Square Feet | 43,560 sq ft |
| 9 Kanal | 49,005 Square Feet | 49,005 sq ft |
| 10 Kanal | 54,450 Square Feet | 54,450 sq ft |
| 15 Kanal | 81,675 Square Feet | 81,675 sq ft |
| 20 Kanal | 1,08,900 Square Feet | 1,08,900 sq ft |
| 25 Kanal | 1,36,125 Square Feet | 1,36,125 sq ft |
| 50 Kanal | 2,72,250 Square Feet | 2,72,250 sq ft |
| 100 Kanal | 5,44,500 Square Feet | 5,44,500 sq ft |
| 500 Kanal | 27,22,500 Square Feet | 27,22,500 sq ft |
| 1000 Kanal | 54,45,000 Square Feet | 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 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
- Punjab Land Records Manual (3rd Edition, 2004)(Department of Revenue, Punjab)
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."
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).