Convert Marlas to Bighas
Convert Marlas (marla) to Bighas (bigha) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
bigha = marla × 0.01
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 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.
Quick Reference Table
| Marlas (marla) | Bighas (bigha) |
|---|---|
| 1 marla | 0.01 bigha |
| 2 marla | 0.02 bigha |
| 5 marla | 0.05 bigha |
| 10 marla | 0.1 bigha |
| 25 marla | 0.25 bigha |
| 50 marla | 0.5 bigha |
| 100 marla | 1 bigha |