Convert Marlas to Square Furlongs
Convert Marlas (marla) to Square Furlongs (fur²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
fur² = marla × 0.000625
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 Furlongs
A square furlong is an area unit equal to a square with sides of one furlong (220 yards or ~201.17 m), approximately 40,469 m² or exactly 10 acres. The furlong (from Old English 'furrow-long') was historically the standard ploughing distance, and 10 square furlongs equals one acre - a relationship that made traditional land surveying convenient. While square furlongs are rarely used in official modern measurements, they appear in historical land surveys, British horse racing contexts, and as a handy reference for visualising 10-acre blocks.
Quick Reference Table
| Marlas (marla) | Square Furlongs (fur²) |
|---|---|
| 1 marla | 0.000625 fur² |
| 2 marla | 0.00125 fur² |
| 5 marla | 0.003125 fur² |
| 10 marla | 0.00625 fur² |
| 25 marla | 0.015625 fur² |
| 50 marla | 0.03125 fur² |
| 100 marla | 0.0625 fur² |