Marla to Square Feet Converter
Convert between marla, kanal, square feet, square meters and acres — the land units used across Pakistan and North India. This calculator uses the standard big marla of 272.25 square feet (1 kanal = 20 marla = 5,445 sq ft).
Marla conversion table
| Unit | Square feet | Square meters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 marla | 272.25 | 25.29 |
| 5 marla | 1,361.26 | 126.46 |
| 10 marla | 2,722.51 | 252.93 |
| 1 kanal (20 marla) | 5,445 | 505.86 |
| 1 acre (8 kanal) | 43,560 | 4,046.86 |
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in 1 marla?
One standard (big) marla equals 272.25 square feet, or about 25.29 square meters. This is the revenue-record standard used across Punjab and most of Pakistan.
What is the difference between the big marla and the small marla?
The big marla is 272.25 sq ft and is the standard in land revenue records. Some urban housing schemes (notably in Karachi and some private societies) use a small marla of 225 sq ft (25 sq yd). Always confirm which standard your society or patwari uses before a transaction.
How many marla are in a kanal and an acre?
One kanal = 20 marla = 5,445 sq ft. One acre = 8 kanal = 160 marla = 43,560 sq ft.
How do I convert marla to square meters?
Multiply marla by 25.2929. For example, 5 marla × 25.2929 ≈ 126.46 square meters.