Chandigarh Land Measurement Units

Complete guide to traditional and modern land measurement units used in Chandigarh. Convert between Marla, Kanal, Square Yard, Square Feet, Square Metre, and Acre with our accurate calculator.

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Chandigarh Land Unit Converter

272.25 Square Feet
Quick Conversion Table (Chandigarh Standards)
Unit Equals Square Feet Square Metre
1 Marla 9 Sq Yards 272.25 sq ft 25.29 sq m
1 Kanal 20 Marla 5,445 sq ft 505.86 sq m
1 Square Yard 9 Sq Feet 9 sq ft 0.836 sq m
1 Acre 8 Kanal 43,560 sq ft 4,046.86 sq m

Chandigarh Land Measurement Units Explained

Marla (Chandigarh)

In Chandigarh, 1 Marla equals 9 Square Yards or 272.25 Square Feet. This is the standard Marla measurement used in urban planning across the city.

9 Sq Yards 272.25 Sq Ft 25.29 Sq M

Common Usage: Residential plots, property transactions in Chandigarh sectors

Kanal (Chandigarh)

1 Kanal equals 20 Marla in Chandigarh, which is 5,445 Square Feet or 505.86 Square Metres. This is a larger unit used for bigger residential plots.

20 Marla 5,445 Sq Ft 505.86 Sq M

Common Usage: Large residential properties, farm houses in Chandigarh outskirts

Square Yard

1 Square Yard equals 9 Square Feet or 0.836 Square Metres. This imperial unit is commonly used in Chandigarh's property market alongside traditional units.

9 Sq Ft 0.836 Sq M

Common Usage: Floor area measurement, commercial spaces in Chandigarh

Square Feet

The most common unit for property measurement in Chandigarh. 1 Square Feet equals 0.0929 Square Metres. Used for all types of property measurements.

0.0929 Sq M 144 Sq Inches

Common Usage: Apartments, offices, commercial properties in Chandigarh

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 Marla in Square Feet in Chandigarh?
In Chandigarh, 1 Marla equals 272.25 Square Feet. This is based on the standard measurement of 1 Marla = 9 Square Yards, and 1 Square Yard = 9 Square Feet.
How many Marla are in 1 Kanal in Chandigarh?
1 Kanal equals 20 Marla in Chandigarh. This means a Kanal plot contains 20 individual Marla units, totaling 5,445 Square Feet.
What is the standard plot size in Chandigarh sectors?
Standard residential plots in Chandigarh sectors are typically 1 Marla (272.25 sq ft), 2 Marla (544.5 sq ft), 4 Marla (1,089 sq ft), 8 Marla (2,178 sq ft), 10 Marla (2,722.5 sq ft), or 1 Kanal (5,445 sq ft).
How do I convert Square Yards to Marla in Chandigarh?
To convert Square Yards to Marla in Chandigarh, divide the Square Yard value by 9. For example, 18 Square Yards = 18 ÷ 9 = 2 Marla.
What is the difference between Chandigarh Marla and other states' Marla?
Chandigarh uses the standardized Marla of 272.25 sq ft (9 sq yards). Other states like Punjab and Haryana use different measurements - for example, in some areas 1 Marla equals 225 sq ft or 250 sq ft.
How many Kanal make 1 Acre in Chandigarh?
1 Acre equals 8 Kanal in Chandigarh. Since 1 Kanal is 5,445 sq ft, 8 Kanal equals 43,560 sq ft, which is the standard measurement for 1 Acre.
Are land measurement units standardized across all Chandigarh sectors?
Yes, the Chandigarh Administration maintains standardized land measurement units across all sectors. 1 Marla = 272.25 sq ft (9 sq yards) is uniformly applied throughout Chandigarh's planned sectors.