Kanal to Marla Converter – Kanal to Marla and Marla to Kanal
Kanal to Marla Converter
Convert plot and area divisions instantly with traditional land standard rules
Quick answer
To convert kanal to marla, multiply by 20, because 1 kanal = 20 marla. So 2 kanal = 40 marla and 1.5 kanal = 30 marla. To convert marla to kanal, divide by 20: 10 marla = 0.5 kanal. This ratio is the same whether your marla is 225 or 272.25 sq ft.
Our free kanal to marla converter works both ways and shows the formula it used. It is a quick check for plot files, property ads, society maps and inheritance divisions, where sizes are often written in kanal for big plots and marla for smaller ones.
What Are Kanal and Marla?
Kanal and marla are traditional land units used across Pakistan and parts of northern India. A kanal is the larger unit and a marla is the smaller one. The kanal to marla ratio never changes: there are always 20 marla in one kanal. What does change is the size of the marla itself, which in turn sets the size of the kanal:
| Marla standard | 1 marla | 1 kanal (20 marla) | Kanal in an acre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue / traditional | 272.25 sq ft | 5,445 sq ft | 8 kanal |
| Housing societies (DHA, Bahria) | 225 sq ft | 4,500 sq ft | 9.68 kanal |
To turn marla into square feet for either standard, use our marla to square feet converter.
Kanal to Marla Formula
| Conversion | Formula | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Kanal to marla | marla = kanal × 20 | 3 kanal = 60 marla |
| Marla to kanal | kanal = marla ÷ 20 | 25 marla = 1.25 kanal |
How to Use the Kanal to Marla Converter
Step 1: Choose Kanal to Marla or Marla to Kanal
Click Kanal to Marla or Marla to Kanal. The label and unit badge switch to match. We keep Kanal to Marla selected.
Step 2: Enter the Area in Kanal
Type the plot size into the box. Half and quarter values such as 0.5 or 1.25 work. In our example we enter 2 kanal.
Step 3: Click Convert Area
Press Convert Area. If the field is empty or negative, the tool asks for a valid measurement.
Step 4: Read the Result in Marla
The kanal to marla result shows 40 marla, along with the base (1 kanal = 20 marla) and the formula with your number.
Kanal to Marla Chart
| Kanal | Marla | Sq ft (225 marla) | Sq ft (272.25 marla) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | 5 | 1,125 | 1,361.25 |
| 0.5 | 10 | 2,250 | 2,722.5 |
| 0.75 | 15 | 3,375 | 4,083.75 |
| 1 | 20 | 4,500 | 5,445 |
| 1.5 | 30 | 6,750 | 8,167.5 |
| 2 | 40 | 9,000 | 10,890 |
| 4 | 80 | 18,000 | 21,780 |
| 8 | 160 | 36,000 | 43,560 (1 acre) |
| 10 | 200 | 45,000 | 54,450 |
Marla to Kanal Chart
| Marla | Kanal |
|---|---|
| 3 | 0.15 |
| 5 | 0.25 |
| 7 | 0.35 |
| 8 | 0.4 |
| 10 | 0.5 |
| 12 | 0.6 |
| 16 | 0.8 |
| 25 | 1.25 |
| 40 | 2 |
| 100 | 5 |
Worked Example: Dividing a Plot
Suppose a family owns 3 kanal and wants to split it equally among four heirs. 3 × 20 = 60 marla, and 60 ÷ 4 = 15 marla each, or 0.75 kanal. In revenue terms each share is 15 × 272.25 = 4,083.75 sq ft. A quick kanal to marla conversion like this keeps every share in the same unit before anyone signs.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming a kanal has a fixed square footage. It is 4,500 or 5,445 sq ft depending on the marla standard.
- Mixing units in one deal. Convert everything from kanal to marla (or to square feet) before comparing prices.
- Confusing kanal with acre. Eight revenue kanal make one acre, not one kanal.
- Forgetting sarsai. Some older records divide a marla into 9 sarsai. Convert sarsai to a decimal of a marla first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kanal to marla?
Multiply the kanal by 20. For example, 2 kanal × 20 = 40 marla.
How many marla are in 1 kanal?
There are 20 marla in one kanal, in both the 225 and 272.25 sq ft standards.
How many square feet is 1 kanal?
One kanal is 4,500 sq ft with the 225 sq ft marla, or 5,445 sq ft with the 272.25 sq ft marla.
How many kanal is 10 marla?
10 marla is half a kanal (0.5 kanal).
How many kanal are in one acre?
With the revenue marla of 272.25 sq ft, one acre is 8 kanal (160 marla).
Is this kanal to marla converter free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser.