Marla to Kanal Converter (20 Marla = 1 Kanal)
Key Facts & Revenue Parameters
- Marla to Kanal Factor
- 20 marla = 1 kanal
- 10 Marla in Kanal
- 0.5 kanal
- 25 Marla in Kanal
- 1.25 kanal (1 kanal 5 marla)
- 40 Marla in Kanal
- 2 kanal
- 80 Marla in Kanal
- 4 kanal (1 bigha)
Conversion Formula & Worked Example
Worked Example: 45 marla of land in Sector 70 Mohali equals 45 ÷ 20 = 2.25 kanal (2 kanal 5 marla).
Common Conversion Values: Marla to Kanal
| Marla | Kanal | Square Feet Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Marla | 0.05 Kanal | 272.25 sq ft |
| 2 Marla | 0.1 Kanal | 544.50 sq ft |
| 3 Marla | 0.15 Kanal | 816.75 sq ft |
| 4 Marla | 0.2 Kanal | 1,089 sq ft |
| 5 Marla | 0.25 Kanal | 1,361 sq ft |
| 6 Marla | 0.3 Kanal | 1,634 sq ft |
| 7 Marla | 0.35 Kanal | 1,906 sq ft |
| 8 Marla | 0.4 Kanal | 2,178 sq ft |
| 9 Marla | 0.45 Kanal | 2,450 sq ft |
| 10 Marla | 0.5 Kanal | 2,723 sq ft |
| 15 Marla | 0.75 Kanal | 4,084 sq ft |
| 20 Marla | 1.00 Kanal | 5,445 sq ft |
| 25 Marla | 1.25 Kanal | 6,806 sq ft |
| 50 Marla | 2.50 Kanal | 13,613 sq ft |
| 100 Marla | 5.00 Kanal | 27,225 sq ft |
| 500 Marla | 25.00 Kanal | 1,36,125 sq ft |
| 1000 Marla | 50.00 Kanal | 2,72,250 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 |
Simplifying Land Records from Marla to Kanal
When combining multiple small plot parcels or auditing agricultural deeds, converting marla counts above 20 into kanal notation simplifies site evaluation.
Worked Conversion Examples
15 marla = 0.75 kanal. 20 marla = 1.0 kanal. 30 marla = 1.5 kanal (1 kanal 10 marla). 50 marla = 2.5 kanal (2 kanal 10 marla). 100 marla = 5.0 kanal.
Revenue Notation Rules
In revenue deeds, 25 marla is written as 1-5-0 (1 kanal, 5 marla, 0 sarsahi).
Statutory Citations & Source Documentation
- Punjab Land Records Manual (3rd Edition, 2004)(Department of Revenue, Punjab)
Verified Statistic: 20 marla equals 1 kanal, representing 5,445 sq ft in Mohali and 4,500 sq ft in Amritsar.
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 is 20 marla?
20 marla equals exactly 1 kanal.
How many kanal is 30 marla?
30 marla equals 1.5 kanal (1 kanal 10 marla).
How do I convert marla to kanal?
Divide total marla by 20.
How many marla in 4 kanal?
4 kanal contains 80 marla (1 bigha in Mohali).
How do I express marla remainders in revenue format?
The whole number gives kanal count; the decimal remainder multiplied by 20 gives remaining marlas.
Is marla to kanal conversion the same in Haryana?
Yes, Haryana follows the same 20 marla = 1 kanal ratio.