Land Measurement Units in Ladakh

Complete guide to traditional and modern land measurement units used in Ladakh. Convert between Kanal, Marla, Acre, Square Feet, and other units for property transactions and land records in the Land of High Passes.

Kanal Marla Acre Square Feet Hectare
Ladakh Landscape with mountains

Key Conversions in Ladakh

  • 1 Kanal = 20 Marla
  • 1 Kanal = 5445 Square Feet
  • 1 Acre = 8 Kanal
  • 1 Marla = 272.25 Square Feet
  • 1 Kanal = 505.857 Square Meters
  • 1 Hectare = 19.7684 Kanal
  • 1 Kanal = 605 Square Yards
  • 1 Marla = 25.2929 Square Meters

Ladakh Land Unit Converter

Popular Conversions in Ladakh:
1 Kanal to Marla 20 Marla to Kanal Kanal to Acre Marla to Sq Ft Acre to Kanal Kanal to Sq Meter

Kanal in Ladakh

Kanal is a traditional unit of area used in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh.

1 Kanal = 20 Marla
1 Kanal = 5445 Sq Ft
1 Kanal = 505.857 Sq M

Marla in Ladakh

Marla is a subunit of Kanal, commonly used in property transactions and land records.

1 Marla = 1/20 Kanal
1 Marla = 272.25 Sq Ft
1 Marla = 25.2929 Sq M

Acre in Ladakh

International unit used alongside traditional units for larger land parcels.

1 Acre = 8 Kanal
1 Acre = 160 Marla
1 Acre = 43560 Sq Ft

Jamabandi & Land Records in Ladakh

Land records in Ladakh (Jamabandi) typically use Kanal and Marla measurements. Understanding these conversions is essential for:

Related Land Measurement Resources

Jammu & Kashmir Land Units Himachal Pradesh Land Measurement
Punjab Kanal Marla System Acre to Square Feet Converter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 Kanal equal to in Marla in Ladakh?
1 Kanal is equal to 20 Marla in Ladakh, following the standard conversion used across North Indian states.
How many Square Feet are in 1 Kanal in Ladakh?
1 Kanal equals 5,445 Square Feet in Ladakh. This is the standard conversion used for property measurement.
What is the rate of Kanal land in Ladakh?
Land rates vary by location within Ladakh. In Leh, rates range from ₹5-20 lakhs per Kanal, while in Kargil, rates are generally lower at ₹2-10 lakhs per Kanal.
How do I convert Marla to Square Feet for construction?
1 Marla = 272.25 Square Feet. Multiply the number of Marla by 272.25 to get Square Feet. For 5 Marla: 5 × 272.25 = 1,361.25 Sq Ft.
What units are used in Jamabandi records in Ladakh?
Jamabandi (land records) in Ladakh primarily use Kanal and Marla for measurement, with conversions to Square Feet and Hectares for official documentation.
How many Kanal make 1 Acre in Ladakh?
1 Acre equals 8 Kanal in Ladakh. This conversion is standard: 1 Acre = 8 Kanal = 160 Marla = 43,560 Square Feet.