Square Feet to Bigha Converter
Key Facts & Revenue Parameters
- Mohali Bigha Factor
- 21,780 sq ft
- Rajpura Bigha Factor
- 9,075 sq ft
- Ludhiana Bigha Factor
- 27,225 sq ft
- 1 Acre in Mohali Bigha
- 2 bigha
- 1 Acre in Rajpura Bigha
- 4.8 bigha
Conversion Formula & Worked Example
Worked Example: 108,900 sq ft in Mohali equals 108,900 ÷ 21,780 = 5 bigha.
Common Conversion Values: Square Foot to Bigha
| Square Foot | Bigha | Square Feet Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Square Foot | 0.00004591 Bigha | 1.00 sq ft |
| 2 Square Feet | 0.00009183 Bigha | 2.00 sq ft |
| 3 Square Feet | 0.0001377 Bigha | 3.00 sq ft |
| 4 Square Feet | 0.0001837 Bigha | 4.00 sq ft |
| 5 Square Feet | 0.0002296 Bigha | 5.00 sq ft |
| 6 Square Feet | 0.0002755 Bigha | 6.00 sq ft |
| 7 Square Feet | 0.0003214 Bigha | 7.00 sq ft |
| 8 Square Feet | 0.0003673 Bigha | 8.00 sq ft |
| 9 Square Feet | 0.0004132 Bigha | 9.00 sq ft |
| 10 Square Feet | 0.0004591 Bigha | 10.00 sq ft |
| 15 Square Feet | 0.0006887 Bigha | 15.00 sq ft |
| 20 Square Feet | 0.0009183 Bigha | 20.00 sq ft |
| 25 Square Feet | 0.001148 Bigha | 25.00 sq ft |
| 50 Square Feet | 0.002296 Bigha | 50.00 sq ft |
| 100 Square Feet | 0.004591 Bigha | 100.00 sq ft |
| 500 Square Feet | 0.02296 Bigha | 500.00 sq ft |
| 1000 Square Feet | 0.04591 Bigha | 1,000 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 |
Converting Square Feet to Bighas across Punjab Regions
When evaluating land parcels in Punjab, converting square feet to bighas requires selecting the correct regional revenue standard. In SAS Nagar and GMADA territory, 21,780 sq ft equals 1 bigha. In Patiala, Banur, and Rajpura, 9,075 sq ft equals 1 bigha.
Worked Conversion Examples for Land Buyers
A 100,000 sq ft industrial land parcel in Tepla/Rajpura: 100,000 ÷ 9,075 = 11.02 bigha. The same parcel in Airport Road Mohali: 100,000 ÷ 21,780 = 4.59 bigha.
Tehsil Verification Guidelines
Always confirm with the patwari whether the land falls under consolidated revenue records (System A) or princely state records (System B).
Statutory Citations & Source Documentation
- Punjab Land Records Manual (3rd Edition, 2004)(Department of Revenue, Punjab)
Verified Statistic: 43,560 square feet equals exactly 2 bigha in Mohali but 4.8 bigha in Rajpura and Banur.
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 bigha is 10,000 square feet?
10,000 square feet equals 0.459 bigha in Mohali (21,780 sq ft per bigha) and 1.102 bigha in Rajpura (9,075 sq ft per bigha).
How many bigha is 1 acre in Punjab?
In Mohali and standard Punjab, 1 acre (43,560 sq ft) is 2 bigha. In Rajpura and Patiala, 1 acre is 4.8 bigha.
What is the formula for sq ft to bigha?
Divide square feet by the local bigha factor: 21,780 for Mohali, 9,075 for Rajpura, 27,225 for Ludhiana.
How many sq ft in half a bigha?
In Mohali, half a bigha is 10,890 sq ft. In Rajpura, half a bigha is 4,537.5 sq ft.
Why do online calculators give wrong bigha answers for Rajpura?
Generic online converters only know the 21,780 sq ft standard bigha and ignore Patiala princely state katcha bigha revenue records.
How do I verify the bigha factor in my jamabandi?
Check the karam length recorded in the revenue settlement notes. 66-inch karam = 21,780 sq ft bigha; 57.157-inch karam = 9,075 sq ft bigha.