1 Kanal in Square Feet
A Kanal is 20 Marla, so its size in square feet depends on the Marla standard. Use the calculator below for any number of Kanal.
Updated
Quick answer: 1 Kanal = 5,445 sq ft (20 × 272.25). In housing societies using a 225 sq ft Marla, 1 Kanal = 4,500 sq ft.
Formula
1 Kanal = 20 Marla
20 × 272.25 = 5,445 sq ft
20 × 225 = 4,500 sq ft
Multiply 20 by the size of one Marla.
Conversion table
| Kanal | Square Feet (272.25 sq ft Marla) | Square Feet (250 sq ft Marla) | Square Feet (225 sq ft Marla) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2,722.5 | 2,500 | 2,250 |
| 1 | 5,445 | 5,000 | 4,500 |
| 1.5 | 8,167.5 | 7,500 | 6,750 |
| 2 | 10,890 | 10,000 | 9,000 |
| 4 | 21,780 | 20,000 | 18,000 |
| 8 | 43,560 | 40,000 | 36,000 |
Typical 1 Kanal plot dimensions
- 50 × 90 ft = 4,500 sq ft (225 sq ft Marla)
- 55 × 99 ft = 5,445 sq ft (revenue standard)
- Double-storey 1 Kanal house: roughly 6,000–7,500 sq ft covered area
Important information
- This calculator uses 1 Marla = 272.25 sq ft by default — the traditional revenue standard. You can switch to 250 or 225 sq ft, which some housing societies and development authorities use.
- 1 Kanal is always 20 Marla, so the size of a Kanal changes with the Marla standard: 5,445 sq ft (272.25), 5,000 sq ft (250) or 4,500 sq ft (225).
- Always confirm which standard appears on the allotment letter, fard or society file before buying or selling.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet is 1 Kanal?
5,445 sq ft under the revenue standard, 5,000 sq ft with a 250 sq ft Marla, or 4,500 sq ft with a 225 sq ft Marla.
How many square yards is 1 Kanal?
605 square yards (revenue standard) or 500 square yards (225 standard).
How many square metres is 1 Kanal?
About 505.86 m² (revenue standard) or 418.06 m² (225 standard).
How many Kanal are in an acre?
8 Kanal, using the revenue standard.
Why do some people say 1 Marla is 225 square feet?
Many planned housing societies and development authorities define a Marla as 225 sq ft (so a Kanal is 4,500 sq ft). The traditional revenue standard used for agricultural land and land records is 272.25 sq ft. Both are in common use, so check the documents for the plot you are dealing with.
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