Square Feet to Kanal Converter

To convert square feet to kanal in Punjab, divide the total square feet by 5,445. For example, 10,890 square feet divided by 5,445 equals exactly 2 kanal.
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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

kanal = square feet ÷ 5,445
square feet = kanal × 5,445

Worked Example: A land parcel of 16,335 sq ft equals 16,335 ÷ 5,445 = 3 kanal.

Common Conversion Values: Square Foot to Kanal

Conversion table for Square Foot to Kanal
Square FootKanalSquare Feet Equivalent
1 Square Foot0.0001837 Kanal1.00 sq ft
2 Square Feet0.0003673 Kanal2.00 sq ft
3 Square Feet0.000551 Kanal3.00 sq ft
4 Square Feet0.0007346 Kanal4.00 sq ft
5 Square Feet0.0009183 Kanal5.00 sq ft
6 Square Feet0.001102 Kanal6.00 sq ft
7 Square Feet0.001286 Kanal7.00 sq ft
8 Square Feet0.001469 Kanal8.00 sq ft
9 Square Feet0.001653 Kanal9.00 sq ft
10 Square Feet0.001837 Kanal10.00 sq ft
15 Square Feet0.002755 Kanal15.00 sq ft
20 Square Feet0.003673 Kanal20.00 sq ft
25 Square Feet0.004591 Kanal25.00 sq ft
50 Square Feet0.009183 Kanal50.00 sq ft
100 Square Feet0.01837 Kanal100.00 sq ft
500 Square Feet0.09183 Kanal500.00 sq ft
1000 Square Feet0.1837 Kanal1,000 sq ft

Regional Variations Across Punjab Revenue Systems

Comparison of measurement systems across Punjab districts
System & RegionKaram1 Marla1 Kanal1 BighaKanals / Acre
Mohali / Standard Punjab
Mohali / Tricity and all urban Punjab (System A)
66 in272.25 sq ft5,445 sq ft21,780 sq ft8.00 kanal
Rajpura / Patiala Katcha Bigha
Rajpura, Banur, Dera Bassi, Lalru, Patiala, Nabha, Malerkotla, Fazilka (System B)
57.157 in226.88 sq ft4,538 sq ft9,075 sq ft9.60 kanal
Doaba Region
Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Anandpur Sahib (System C)
57.5 in206.64 sq ft4,133 sq ft16,531 sq ft10.54 kanal
Majha Region
Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Ferozepur, Faridkot (System D)
60 in225.00 sq ft4,500 sq ft10,000 sq ft9.68 kanal
Kapurthala State
Kapurthala (System E)
54 in182.25 sq ft3,645 sq ft7,290 sq ft11.95 kanal
Ludhiana Pakka Bigha
Ludhiana (System F)
99 in272.25 sq ft5,445 sq ft27,225 sq ft8.00 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

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."

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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.