Marla to Square Feet Converter (1 Marla = 272.25 Sq Ft)
Key Facts & Revenue Parameters
- Standard Marla (Mohali/Tricity)
- 272.25 sq ft (30.25 sq yd)
- Patiala / Rajpura Marla
- 226.875 sq ft (25.21 sq yd)
- Doaba Marla (Jalandhar)
- 206.64 sq ft (22.96 sq yd)
- Majha Marla (Amritsar)
- 225 sq ft (25 sq yd)
- Kapurthala Marla
- 182.25 sq ft (20.25 sq yd)
- Relation to Kanal
- 1 kanal = 20 marla
Conversion Formula & Worked Example
Worked Example: A 5 marla residential plot in SAS Nagar Mohali measures 5 × 272.25 = 1,361.25 square feet (151.25 square yards).
Common Conversion Values: Marla to Square Foot
| Marla | Square Foot | Square Feet Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Marla | 272.25 Square Feet | 272.25 sq ft |
| 2 Marla | 544.50 Square Feet | 544.50 sq ft |
| 3 Marla | 816.75 Square Feet | 816.75 sq ft |
| 4 Marla | 1,089 Square Feet | 1,089 sq ft |
| 5 Marla | 1,361 Square Feet | 1,361 sq ft |
| 6 Marla | 1,634 Square Feet | 1,634 sq ft |
| 7 Marla | 1,906 Square Feet | 1,906 sq ft |
| 8 Marla | 2,178 Square Feet | 2,178 sq ft |
| 9 Marla | 2,450 Square Feet | 2,450 sq ft |
| 10 Marla | 2,723 Square Feet | 2,723 sq ft |
| 15 Marla | 4,084 Square Feet | 4,084 sq ft |
| 20 Marla | 5,445 Square Feet | 5,445 sq ft |
| 25 Marla | 6,806 Square Feet | 6,806 sq ft |
| 50 Marla | 13,613 Square Feet | 13,613 sq ft |
| 100 Marla | 27,225 Square Feet | 27,225 sq ft |
| 500 Marla | 1,36,125 Square Feet | 1,36,125 sq ft |
| 1000 Marla | 2,72,250 Square Feet | 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 |
The Standard Marla in Punjab and Tricity Property Markets
In Mohali, SAS Nagar, Chandigarh, Panchkula, and all consolidated urban municipal sectors of Punjab, the marla is the foundational land unit for residential plotting. Derived from 9 sarsahi (or square karam), a standard marla measures exactly 272.25 square feet. When buying a 4 marla, 6 marla, or 8 marla plot in GMADA approved sectors, all architectural layout plans calculate coverage based on 272.25 sq ft per marla.
District Variations in Marla Sizes Across Punjab Revenue Records
While urban plots in SAS Nagar and GMADA colonies strictly follow 272.25 sq ft, agricultural jamabandi records in older princely or non-consolidated districts vary. In Patiala and Rajpura (System B), a marla is 226.88 sq ft. In Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur (System C), a marla is 206.64 sq ft. In Amritsar and Gurdaspur (System D), a marla is 225 sq ft. Always verify which tehsil system applies before signing sale deeds.
Step-by-Step Conversion from Marla to Square Feet
To convert any marla measurement to square feet: (1) Identify the applicable district revenue system. (2) Multiply the number of marlas by the conversion factor (272.25 for standard Punjab). (3) Add any remaining sarsahi by multiplying sarsahi count by 30.25. For example, 2 marla 3 sarsahi equals (2 × 272.25) + (3 × 30.25) = 544.5 + 90.75 = 635.25 sq ft.
Statutory Citations & Source Documentation
- Punjab Land Records Manual (3rd Edition, 2004)(Department of Revenue, Punjab)
- Haryana Revenue Unit Definitions(Haryana Land Records Department)
Verified Statistic: A standard 66-inch karam yields a square karam of 30.25 sq ft, making 9 square karams (sarsahi) equal to exactly 272.25 square feet.
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 marla in Mohali?
1 marla equals exactly 272.25 square feet in Mohali, SAS Nagar, Chandigarh, Panchkula, and all consolidated urban sectors of Punjab.
Why is marla size different in Jalandhar or Amritsar?
Marla size depends on the historical karam length used during district land settlements. Mohali uses a 66-inch karam (272.25 sq ft/marla), Majha uses 60 inches (225 sq ft/marla), and Doaba uses 57.5 inches (206.64 sq ft/marla).
How do I convert marla to square feet by hand?
Multiply the total marla figure by 272.25 for standard Punjab land. For example, 8 marla × 272.25 = 2,178 square feet.
How many marla is a 1,000 sq ft plot?
To convert 1,000 sq ft to marla, divide 1,000 by 272.25, which gives 3.673 marla (or 3 marla 6 sarsahi).
What is a 10 marla plot dimensions in feet?
A 10 marla plot equals 2,722.5 square feet (302.5 sq yd). Typical dimensions are 35 feet width by 77.78 feet depth.
Is marla size in Pakistan the same as Punjab India?
In Pakistan urban development (like DHA), a marla is usually standard 225 sq ft (based on 5-yard karam) or 272.25 sq ft in older revenue records, whereas Indian Punjab standard revenue is 272.25 sq ft.