Convert Square Centimeters to Marlas
Convert Square Centimeters (cm²) to Marlas (marla) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
marla = cm² × 3.953686103e-6
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Square Centimeters (cm²) | Marlas (marla) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm² | 3.954 × 10-6 marla |
| 2 cm² | 7.907 × 10-6 marla |
| 5 cm² | 1.977 × 10-5 marla |
| 10 cm² | 3.954 × 10-5 marla |
| 25 cm² | 9.884 × 10-5 marla |
| 50 cm² | 0.000197684 marla |
| 100 cm² | 0.000395369 marla |