Convert marla to square feet, square yards, square meters and kanal. Pick the marla size used in your area, because it isn’t the same everywhere.
Marla is the everyday unit for plot sizes in Pakistan and parts of North India, but its size depends on where the land is. A 5 marla house in a housing society is usually 1,125 sq ft, while 5 marla in the revenue record is 1,361.25 sq ft. That gap of over 200 sq ft matters when you compare prices or construction costs, so this converter lets you choose the marla size before converting.
How many square feet are in 1 marla?
It depends on the standard being used. Most housing societies use 1 marla = 225 sq ft. The traditional revenue marla used in land records is 272.25 sq ft, and some areas use 250 sq ft. Ask your dealer or society office which one applies to your plot.
Marla sizes at a glance
| Plot | @ 225 sq ft | @ 250 sq ft | @ 272.25 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 marla | 225 | 250 | 272.25 |
| 3 marla | 675 | 750 | 816.75 |
| 5 marla | 1,125 | 1,250 | 1,361.25 |
| 7 marla | 1,575 | 1,750 | 1,905.75 |
| 10 marla | 2,250 | 2,500 | 2,722.5 |
| 1 kanal (20 marla) | 4,500 | 5,000 | 5,445 |
The formula
Square yards = Square feet ÷ 9
Square meters = Square feet × 0.0929
A kanal is always 20 marla, whatever the marla size. An acre is a fixed 43,560 sq ft, which works out to exactly 160 marla or 8 kanal when the 272.25 sq ft revenue marla is used.
How to use the Marla to Square Feet Converter
Enter the marla
Type the plot size in marla. Decimals such as 3.5 work too.
Choose the marla size
Pick 225 sq ft for most housing societies, or 272.25 sq ft if you are reading a land record (fard or registry).
Read the conversions
Square feet appear in large text, with square yards, square meters, kanal and acres below. Everything updates as you type.
Before you buy a plot
Always confirm the marla size in writing. Two “10 marla” plots can differ by almost 500 sq ft depending on the standard. Compare plots by their square feet, not just by the marla figure, especially when the price is quoted per marla.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet is 5 marla?
5 marla is 1,125 sq ft at 225 sq ft per marla, 1,250 sq ft at 250, and 1,361.25 sq ft at the 272.25 revenue standard.
How many square feet is 10 marla?
10 marla is 2,250 sq ft in most housing societies (225 sq ft each) and 2,722.5 sq ft in the revenue record.
How many marla are in a kanal?
A kanal always has 20 marla.
Why do housing societies use 225 sq ft per marla?
Many societies standardized on a 225 sq ft marla to keep plot layouts simple, for example 25 × 45 ft for 5 marla. It’s smaller than the revenue marla, so always check which one is quoted.
How many square yards are in 1 marla?
1 marla is 25 square yards at 225 sq ft, or 30.25 square yards at 272.25 sq ft.
What is 1 marla in square meters?
About 20.9 m² at 225 sq ft, or about 25.3 m² at 272.25 sq ft.
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Last reviewed: October 2026