Square Feet to Decimal
Type an area in square feet to see it in decimal, katha, bigha and other units.
Result
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Decimal / Cent / Shotangsho | 5 |
| Square metre (sq m) | 202.3428 |
| Katha / Cottah (Bangladesh, West Bengal) | 3.025 |
| Chhatak (Bangladesh, West Bengal) | 48.4 |
| Bigha (Bangladesh, West Bengal) | 0.15125 |
| Acre | 0.05 |
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
1 decimal (shotangsho, also called a cent) is 1/100 of an acre, which is 435.6 square feet. Divide the area in square feet by 435.6 to get decimal. A plot of 2,178 sq ft is exactly 5 decimal.
The decimal is used for land in Bangladesh, West Bengal, Odisha and parts of southern India, where it is also called a cent. The value is the same across these regions.
Examples
- 2,178 sq ft = 5 decimal.
- 1,000 sq ft = 2.295684 decimal.
- 1 acre = 100 decimal.
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 decimal is 1,000 square feet?
About 2.295684 decimal.
How do I convert square feet to decimal?
Divide the square feet by 435.6.
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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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.