Square Feet to Marla Converter
Key Facts & Revenue Parameters
- Standard Marla Equivalent
- 272.25 sq ft = 1 marla
- 1,000 Sq Ft in Marla
- 3.673 marla
- 2,250 Sq Ft in Marla
- 8.265 marla
- 5,445 Sq Ft in Marla
- 20 marla (1 kanal)
- Formula
- marla = sq ft ÷ 272.25
Conversion Formula & Worked Example
Worked Example: A plot of 2,178 sq ft in Mohali equals 2,178 ÷ 272.25 = 8 marla.
Common Conversion Values: Square Foot to Marla
| Square Foot | Marla | Square Feet Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Square Foot | 0.003673 Marla | 1.00 sq ft |
| 2 Square Feet | 0.007346 Marla | 2.00 sq ft |
| 3 Square Feet | 0.01102 Marla | 3.00 sq ft |
| 4 Square Feet | 0.01469 Marla | 4.00 sq ft |
| 5 Square Feet | 0.01837 Marla | 5.00 sq ft |
| 6 Square Feet | 0.02204 Marla | 6.00 sq ft |
| 7 Square Feet | 0.02571 Marla | 7.00 sq ft |
| 8 Square Feet | 0.02938 Marla | 8.00 sq ft |
| 9 Square Feet | 0.03306 Marla | 9.00 sq ft |
| 10 Square Feet | 0.03673 Marla | 10.00 sq ft |
| 15 Square Feet | 0.0551 Marla | 15.00 sq ft |
| 20 Square Feet | 0.07346 Marla | 20.00 sq ft |
| 25 Square Feet | 0.09183 Marla | 25.00 sq ft |
| 50 Square Feet | 0.1837 Marla | 50.00 sq ft |
| 100 Square Feet | 0.3673 Marla | 100.00 sq ft |
| 500 Square Feet | 1.84 Marla | 500.00 sq ft |
| 1000 Square Feet | 3.67 Marla | 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 Marla in Tricity Real Estate
When evaluating property listings in Mohali or Zirakpur quoted in square feet, converting to marla provides immediate clarity on layout scale. Dividing total square feet by 272.25 converts the area to marlas. For instance, a 2,722.5 sq ft plot equals exactly 10 marla.
Understanding Fractional Marla and Sarsahi Remainders
Not all plot areas divide cleanly into whole marlas. The remainder is expressed in sarsahi (where 1 sarsahi = 30.25 sq ft). For example, 1,000 sq ft equals 3 marla (816.75 sq ft) plus 183.25 sq ft remainder, which corresponds to 6.06 sarsahi.
Impact of District Revenue Systems on Conversion
When converting square feet to marlas in Patiala, divide by 226.875; in Jalandhar, divide by 206.64; in Amritsar, divide by 225. Select the appropriate region in the calculator above to apply local tehsil factors.
Statutory Citations & Source Documentation
- Punjab Land Records Manual (3rd Edition, 2004)(Department of Revenue, Punjab)
Verified Statistic: 272.25 square feet equals 1 standard marla, 1,089 square feet equals 1 biswa, and 5,445 square feet equals 1 kanal in Punjab.
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 marla is 1,000 square feet?
1,000 square feet equals 3.673 marla in standard Punjab revenue terms (3 marla and 6.06 sarsahi).
How many marla is a 1,500 square feet plot?
1,500 square feet equals 5.51 marla (5 marla and 4.59 sarsahi) in Mohali.
What is the formula to convert square feet to marla?
Divide the total square feet by 272.25 for standard Punjab land, or by the local marla sq ft factor for other districts.
How many square feet make half a marla?
Half a marla (0.5 marla) equals 136.125 square feet (15.125 square yards).
How many marla in 100 square yards?
100 square yards is 900 square feet. Divided by 272.25, 900 sq ft equals 3.305 marla.
Why divide by 272.25 instead of 225?
In Indian Punjab, standard revenue records use 66-inch karams yielding 272.25 sq ft per marla. 225 sq ft applies only to Majha district or Pakistan DHA plots.