Square Feet to Kanal Converter
Key Facts & Revenue Parameters
- Standard Kanal
- 5,445 sq ft
- 10,000 Sq Ft in Kanal
- 1.836 kanal (1 kanal 16.7 marla)
- 21,780 Sq Ft in Kanal
- 4 kanal (1 bigha)
- 43,560 Sq Ft in Kanal
- 8 kanal (1 acre)
Conversion Formula & Worked Example
Worked Example: A land parcel of 16,335 sq ft equals 16,335 ÷ 5,445 = 3 kanal.
Common Conversion Values: Square Foot to Kanal
| Square Foot | Kanal | Square Feet Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Square Foot | 0.0001837 Kanal | 1.00 sq ft |
| 2 Square Feet | 0.0003673 Kanal | 2.00 sq ft |
| 3 Square Feet | 0.000551 Kanal | 3.00 sq ft |
| 4 Square Feet | 0.0007346 Kanal | 4.00 sq ft |
| 5 Square Feet | 0.0009183 Kanal | 5.00 sq ft |
| 6 Square Feet | 0.001102 Kanal | 6.00 sq ft |
| 7 Square Feet | 0.001286 Kanal | 7.00 sq ft |
| 8 Square Feet | 0.001469 Kanal | 8.00 sq ft |
| 9 Square Feet | 0.001653 Kanal | 9.00 sq ft |
| 10 Square Feet | 0.001837 Kanal | 10.00 sq ft |
| 15 Square Feet | 0.002755 Kanal | 15.00 sq ft |
| 20 Square Feet | 0.003673 Kanal | 20.00 sq ft |
| 25 Square Feet | 0.004591 Kanal | 25.00 sq ft |
| 50 Square Feet | 0.009183 Kanal | 50.00 sq ft |
| 100 Square Feet | 0.01837 Kanal | 100.00 sq ft |
| 500 Square Feet | 0.09183 Kanal | 500.00 sq ft |
| 1000 Square Feet | 0.1837 Kanal | 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 Commercial and Residential Land to Kanal Notation
When dealing with large residential plots, institutional land, or commercial sites in Mohali, expressing total area in kanal provides a clear land profile. Dividing square feet by 5,445 gives the exact kanal figure.
Breaking Down Square Feet into Kanal, Marla, and Sarsahi
To convert 12,000 sq ft: 12,000 ÷ 5,445 = 2 kanal (10,890 sq ft), leaving 1,110 sq ft remainder. 1,110 ÷ 272.25 = 4 marla (1,089 sq ft), leaving 21 sq ft remainder. 21 ÷ 30.25 = 0.69 sarsahi. Result: 2 kanal 4 marla 0.69 sarsahi.
Regional Tehsil Considerations
Divide by 4,537.5 for Rajpura/Patiala, 4,132.81 for Jalandhar, and 4,500 for Amritsar when converting square feet to local kanal.
Statutory Citations & Source Documentation
- Punjab Land Records Manual (3rd Edition, 2004)(Department of Revenue, Punjab)
Verified Statistic: 5,445 square feet equals 1 kanal, 21,780 square feet equals 1 bigha, and 43,560 square feet equals 1 killa/acre 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 kanal is 10,000 square feet?
10,000 square feet equals 1.836 kanal (1 kanal 16 marla 6.4 sarsahi) in standard Punjab measurement.
How many square feet is 2 kanal?
2 kanal equals exactly 10,890 square feet (1,210 square yards).
What is the formula to convert square feet to kanal?
Divide total square feet by 5,445 for standard Punjab revenue records.
How many kanal in 1 acre?
1 acre (43,560 sq ft) contains exactly 8 kanal in standard Punjab.
How many kanal in 1 bigha?
1 standard bigha (21,780 sq ft) contains exactly 4 kanal.
What is the remainder when converting sq ft to kanal?
The whole integer gives the kanal count; the decimal remainder multiplied by 20 gives the marla count.