Bangladesh Land Converter
Convert between decimal (shotangsho), katha, chhatak, bigha, acre, hectare, square feet and square metres.
Result
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Ojutangsho | 1,000 |
| Katha / Cottah (Bangladesh, West Bengal) | 6.05 |
| Chhatak (Bangladesh, West Bengal) | 96.8 |
| Bigha (Bangladesh, West Bengal) | 0.3025 |
| Acre | 0.1 |
| Hectare | 0.04046856 |
| Square foot (sq ft) | 4,356 |
| Square metre (sq m) | 404.6856 |
| Square yard (gaj) | 484 |
How to use it
- Type the area.
- Choose the unit you have, and the unit you want.
- Read the result. The table shows the same area in all the other units.
About this tool
In Bangladesh one katha is standardised at 720 square feet, one bigha is 20 katha (14,400 sq ft), and one decimal (shotangsho or shotok) is 435.6 sq ft, a hundredth of an acre. A katha is also 16 chhatak of 45 sq ft each.
Some older records and some districts use a different bigha, for example the size of a bigha varies between regions. This converter uses the standard 20-katha bigha. Check the local value for your district before relying on it.
Examples
- 10 decimal is 6.05 katha, or 4,356 sq ft.
- 1 bigha is 33.057851 decimal.
- 1 acre is 3.025 bigha, or 60.5 katha.
Tips
- Use Swap units to convert the other way.
- For legal or sale documents, trust the area on the official record and check it with a surveyor.
Questions and answers
How many decimals are in 1 katha?
About 1.652893 decimal.
How many katha are in 1 bigha?
20 katha, or 14,400 square feet.
How many square feet is 1 decimal?
435.6 square feet.
Can the size of a katha or bigha be different where I live?
Yes. Katha, bigha and similar units are traditional and differ between regions. This page uses the standard values stated above. For a sale, deed or legal record, use the area written in the official document and check the local value with the land office or a surveyor.
Are my numbers saved or sent anywhere?
No. The conversion runs in your browser on your own device. Nothing you type is sent to Paul Digital or any other server.
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Privacy
The conversion runs in your browser on your own device. Nothing you type is sent to Paul Digital or any other server. Traditional units such as katha and bigha differ between regions, so for deeds and legal work use the area on the official record and check with the local land office or a surveyor.