Area Unit Converter
Convert between square feet, square metre, acre, cent, ground, guntha, bigha and every unit used across Indian real estate — instantly.
1,000 sq ft in all units
Square Feet
sq ft
Square Metre
sq m
Square Yard (Gaj)
sq yd
Square Inch
sq in
Acre
acre
Hectare
ha
Are
are
Square Kilometre
sq km
Square Mile
sq mi
Cent
cent · Common in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka
Ground
ground · Common in Chennai & Tamil Nadu
Guntha
guntha · Common in Karnataka & Maharashtra
Ankanam
ankanam · Common in Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka
Kanal
kanal · Common in North India
Marla
marla · Common in North India
Bigha (Pucca)
bigha · Varies widely by state
Biswa
biswa · Varies by state
Katha
katha · Common in East India; varies
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet is 1 cent?▾
1 cent equals 435.6 square feet. Cent is a land measurement unit commonly used in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and parts of Karnataka. 100 cents make 1 acre.
How many square feet is 1 ground in Chennai?▾
1 ground equals 2,400 square feet. Ground is the most common land unit in Chennai and Tamil Nadu — a typical residential plot is often 1 to 2.4 grounds.
How many square feet is 1 guntha?▾
1 guntha equals 1,089 square feet. Guntha is widely used in Karnataka and Maharashtra. 40 gunthas make 1 acre.
How do I convert square feet to square metre?▾
Divide the square feet value by 10.7639 to get square metres. For example, 1,000 sq ft = 1000 ÷ 10.7639 = 92.9 sq m.
Why does 1 bigha vary so much?▾
Bigha is a traditional unit with no single national standard — it ranges from about 12,000 sq ft to over 27,000 sq ft depending on the state and district. Always confirm the local bigha value before any land transaction.