Convert Kanal to Marla
The Kanal is a primary unit of land measurement for large properties and agricultural land in South Asia. While a Kanal always consists of exactly 20 Marlas, the total square footage can differ. Our tool helps you accurately calculate and visualize these conversions.
Understanding the Hierarchy
The traditional land measurement hierarchy in the region works like this: 9 Square Karam = 1 Marla, 20 Marlas = 1 Kanal, and 8 Kanals = 1 Acre. If you are dealing with smaller residential plots, you will primarily convert Kanals down to Marlas or Square Feet.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are exactly 20 Marlas in 1 Kanal, regardless of which regional standard (225 sq ft or 272.25 sq ft) is being used.
Under the standard revenue measurement system (where 1 Marla = 272.25 sq ft), exactly 8 Kanals make up 1 Acre.
The Kanal is widely used across Pakistan and northern India, but the total square footage of a Kanal will change depending on the local Marla size.