Convert Marlas to Square Centimeters
Convert Marlas (marla) to Square Centimeters (cm²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cm² = marla × 252928.5264
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 Square Centimeters
A square centimeter (cm²) is a metric unit of area equal to a square with sides of one centimeter (10 mm × 10 mm). It is widely used for measuring moderate-sized surfaces like postage stamps, credit cards, or smartphone screens. A standard credit card has an area of about 46 cm². This unit is common in everyday crafts, school science, and smaller construction projects where precision matters but square meters would be too large.
Quick Reference Table
| Marlas (marla) | Square Centimeters (cm²) |
|---|---|
| 1 marla | 252929 cm² |
| 2 marla | 505857 cm² |
| 5 marla | 1264640 cm² |
| 10 marla | 2529290 cm² |
| 25 marla | 6323210 cm² |
| 50 marla | 12646400 cm² |
| 100 marla | 25292900 cm² |