Convert Marlas to Square Kilometers
Convert Marlas (marla) to Square Kilometers (km²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
km² = marla × 2.529285264e-5
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 Kilometers
A square kilometer (km²) is a metric unit of area equal to a square with sides of one kilometer (1,000 m × 1,000 m). It is used for measuring large land areas such as cities, forests, lakes, and countries. Manhattan (New York) is about 59 km², and Monaco (the second smallest country) is just over 2 km². This unit is essential in geography, urban planning, forestry, and environmental impact studies.
Quick Reference Table
| Marlas (marla) | Square Kilometers (km²) |
|---|---|
| 1 marla | 2.529 × 10-5 km² |
| 2 marla | 5.059 × 10-5 km² |
| 5 marla | 0.000126464 km² |
| 10 marla | 0.000252929 km² |
| 25 marla | 0.000632321 km² |
| 50 marla | 0.00126464 km² |
| 100 marla | 0.00252929 km² |