Convert Marlas to Acres
Convert Marlas (marla) to Acres (ac) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ac = marla × 0.00625
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Marlas (marla) | Acres (ac) |
|---|---|
| 1 marla | 0.00625 ac |
| 2 marla | 0.0125 ac |
| 5 marla | 0.03125 ac |
| 10 marla | 0.0625 ac |
| 25 marla | 0.15625 ac |
| 50 marla | 0.3125 ac |
| 100 marla | 0.625 ac |