Bigha to Square Feet
Type a number of bigha to see it in square feet, katha, decimal and acres, for Bengal or Nepal.
Result
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Bigha (Nepal Terai) | 0.19753086 |
| Square foot (sq ft) | 14,400 |
| Square metre (sq m) | 1,337.8038 |
| Katha / Cottah (Bangladesh, West Bengal) | 20 |
| Decimal / Cent / Shotangsho | 33.057851 |
| Acre | 0.33057851 |
| Hectare | 0.13378038 |
| Kattha (Nepal Terai) | 3.950617 |
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
The bigha is not one fixed size. In Bangladesh and West Bengal it is 20 katha, which is 14,400 sq ft (about 1,338 sq m and 33 decimal). In Nepal's Terai it is 72,900 sq ft (about 6,772.63 sq m). In other parts of India it is different again.
Both Bengal and Nepal values are listed here and marked, so pick the one that matches your land. For other regions, use the value in the local land record.
Examples
- 1 bigha (Bangladesh, West Bengal) = 14,400 sq ft = 33.057851 decimal.
- 1 acre = 3.025 bigha (Bengal).
- 1 bigha (Nepal) = 72,900 sq ft = 1.673554 acre.
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 square feet is 1 bigha?
14,400 square feet in Bangladesh and West Bengal, and 72,900 square feet in Nepal's Terai.
How many bigha are in an acre?
About 3.025 bigha of the Bengal size.
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.