How big is a marla?
Two marla sizes are in common use in Pakistan: 272.25 sq ft and 225 sq ft. Your allotment letter or registry says which one applies. If your document uses another size, enter it.
Kanal and acre
1 kanal = 20 marla with either size, so a kanal is 5,445 sq ft or 4,500 sq ft. An acre is always 43,560 sq ft; with the 272.25 sq ft marla that is exactly 8 kanal (160 marla).
Frequently asked questions
›How many square feet are in 5 marla?
1,125 sq ft with the 225 sq ft marla, or 1,361.25 sq ft with the 272.25 sq ft marla.
›How many square feet are in 10 marla?
2,250 sq ft with the 225 sq ft marla, or 2,722.5 sq ft with the 272.25 sq ft marla.
›How many square feet are in 1 kanal?
4,500 sq ft with the 225 sq ft marla, or 5,445 sq ft with the 272.25 sq ft marla.
›How many square yards are in a marla?
25 square yards (225 sq ft marla) or 30.25 square yards (272.25 sq ft marla).