Marla to Square Feet and Square Yard Converter
Convert Marla to Sq Ft, Square Yards, and Square Meters instantly using standard regional measurements.
Converted Units Summary
How to Use the Marla to Square Feet and Square Yard Converter
Our online Marla to Square Feet and Square Yard Converter is designed for property buyers, real estate agents, investors, and civil engineers across Pakistan and South Asia. Land area standards vary between rural government land records and modern housing societies like DHA, LDA, and Bahria Town. Using an accurate Marla to Square Feet and Square Yard Converter eliminates conversion errors when calculating property plots, building construction areas, and land valuations.
Key Conversion Formulas
Why Every Buyer Needs a Marla to Square Feet and Square Yard Converter
When using a Marla to Square Feet and Square Yard Converter, it is crucial to select the correct regional standard. Land units in Pakistan are categorized into three primary measurement systems:
1. 272.25 Sq Ft Standard (Government & Rural Revenue System)
Traditionally, 1 Marla is defined as 272.25 Square Feet based on the British imperial land system and local Karam measurements (where 1 Karam = 5.5 feet). Official government revenue departments (Patwar Khana), land registries, and rural agricultural areas strictly follow the 272.25 Sq Ft standard. Under this system, 1 Kanal equals 20 Marlas or 5,445 Square Feet.
2. 225 Sq Ft Standard (Private Housing Schemes)
Most modern private housing societies, including Defense Housing Authority (DHA), Bahria Town, and modern housing schemes in Islamabad and Karachi, standardize 1 Marla as 225 Square Feet. This conversion simplifies architectural floor plan designs and grid layouts, making 1 Marla equal to exactly 25 Square Yards (Gaj).
3. 250 Sq Ft Standard (Development Authorities)
Development authorities like the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) and Capital Development Authority (CDA) traditionally used 250 Square Feet per Marla for commercial and residential plot sector allocations. Under this model, 1 Marla equals 27.78 Square Yards.
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—Quick Reference Conversion Chart
Below is a quick reference conversion chart calculated by our Marla to Square Feet and Square Yard Converter using the official government standard of 1 Marla = 272.25 Sq Ft:
| Marla Unit | Square Feet (Sq Ft) | Square Yards (Sq Yd) | Square Meters (Sq M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Marla | 272.25 Sq Ft | 30.25 Sq Yd | 25.29 Sq M |
| 3 Marla | 816.75 Sq Ft | 90.75 Sq Yd | 75.87 Sq M |
| 5 Marla | 1,361.25 Sq Ft | 151.25 Sq Yd | 126.46 Sq M |
| 7 Marla | 1,905.75 Sq Ft | 211.75 Sq Yd | 177.04 Sq M |
| 10 Marla | 2,722.50 Sq Ft | 302.50 Sq Yd | 252.92 Sq M |
| 1 Kanal (20 Marla) | 5,445.00 Sq Ft | 605.00 Sq Yd | 505.85 Sq M |
For official land documentation guidelines, you can visit the Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) portal.
—Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How many Square Feet are in 1 Marla in Pakistan?
In Pakistan, 1 Marla is officially equal to 272.25 Sq Ft under government revenue records. However, modern housing societies like DHA and Bahria Town standardize 1 Marla as 225 Sq Ft.
Q2: What is the difference between 225 Sq Ft and 272.25 Sq Ft Marla?
The 272.25 Sq Ft standard is based on traditional revenue Karam measurements used in rural areas. The 225 Sq Ft standard is a modern urban measurement adopted by private housing authorities for simplified grid mapping.
Q3: How many Square Yards make 1 Marla?
Depending on the unit standard used: 225 Sq Ft Marla equals 25 Square Yards, 250 Sq Ft Marla equals 27.78 Square Yards, and 272.25 Sq Ft Marla equals 30.25 Square Yards.
