Convert Bighas to Marlas
Convert Bighas (bigha) to Marlas (marla) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
marla = bigha × 100
About Bighas
A bigha is a traditional South Asian land area unit used across India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, with its size varying significantly by region. The standardised pucca bigha (common in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar) equals 3,025 square yards (approximately 2,529 m²). In West Bengal it is approximately 1,337 m², in Rajasthan around 1,618 m², and in Nepal over 6,773 m². Despite metrification, bigha remains the dominant land measurement in rural India. When dealing with legal or property matters, always verify the local definition, as regional variants differ substantially.
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
| Bighas (bigha) | Marlas (marla) |
|---|---|
| 1 bigha | 100 marla |
| 2 bigha | 200 marla |
| 5 bigha | 500 marla |
| 10 bigha | 1000 marla |
| 25 bigha | 2500 marla |
| 50 bigha | 5000 marla |
| 100 bigha | 10000 marla |