Convert Acres to Marlas
Convert Acres (ac) to Marlas (marla) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
marla = ac × 160
About Acres
An acre is a traditional unit of land area used primarily in the United States, United Kingdom, and countries with British heritage. One acre equals 43,560 ft² or about 4,047 m². Historically based on the area a yoke of oxen could plow in one day, it remains the standard for measuring agricultural land, residential plots, and rural properties. A football field (without end zones) is roughly 1.32 acres, and most suburban house lots range from 0.25 to 1 acre.
About Marlas
A marla is a traditional unit of land area used in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh, equal to 30.25 square yards (approximately 25.29 m²) - effectively the same as one square rod. In Pakistan's land registry system, 20 marlas equal one kanal and 8 kanals equal one acre. Despite metrification, marla remains the dominant unit for measuring residential plots and urban land in Pakistan. Property listings in Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad routinely quote plot sizes in marlas, making it essential knowledge for anyone dealing with South Asian real estate.
Quick Reference Table
| Acres (ac) | Marlas (marla) |
|---|---|
| 1 ac | 160 marla |
| 2 ac | 320 marla |
| 5 ac | 800 marla |
| 10 ac | 1600 marla |
| 25 ac | 4000 marla |
| 50 ac | 8000 marla |
| 100 ac | 16000 marla |