Kanal to Marla Calculator
Convert Kanal to Marla and see the matching area in square feet. The Kanal–Marla ratio is fixed: 1 Kanal is always 20 Marla.
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About this calculator
What changes between standards is the size in square feet, so pick the Marla standard if you also need sq ft.
Formula
Marla = Kanal × 20
A Kanal is defined as 20 Marla, regardless of whether a Marla is 272.25, 250 or 225 sq ft.
Examples
1 Kanal
1 Kanal = 20 Marla
2 Kanal
2 Kanal = 40 Marla
0.5 Kanal
0.5 Kanal = 10 Marla
8 Kanal (1 Acre)
8 Kanal = 160 Marla
Conversion table
| Kanal | Marla |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 5 |
| 0.5 | 10 |
| 1 | 20 |
| 1.5 | 30 |
| 2 | 40 |
| 3 | 60 |
| 4 | 80 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 8 | 160 |
| 10 | 200 |
| 16 | 320 |
| 20 | 400 |
Important information
- 1 Kanal = 20 Marla under every standard.
- 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 Marla are in 1 Kanal?
There are 20 Marla in 1 Kanal.
How many Marla are in 2 Kanal?
2 Kanal = 40 Marla.
Is half a Kanal 10 Marla?
Yes. 0.5 Kanal = 10 Marla.
How many square feet is 1 Kanal?
1 Kanal = 5,445 sq ft at 272.25 sq ft per Marla, 5,000 sq ft at 250, or 4,500 sq ft at 225 sq ft per Marla.
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.
Learn more
- Marla, Kanal & Acre Explained (Pakistan) — Why a Marla can be 272.25, 250 or 225 square feet, how Kanal and acres relate, and how to avoid costly mix-ups when buying property.
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