Convert Square Chains to Marlas
Convert Square Chains (ch²) to Marlas (marla) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
marla = ch² × 16
About Square Chains
A square chain (ch²) is a surveying unit equal to the area of a square with sides of one Gunter's chain (66 feet or ~20.12 m), approximately 404.69 m². Ten square chains equal exactly one acre, making it the natural subdivision unit in traditional land surveying. The US Public Land Survey System used chains to lay out townships and sections, and square chains appear throughout old legal property descriptions and government land grants across North America. One square chain equals exactly 16 square rods.
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 Chains (ch²) | Marlas (marla) |
|---|---|
| 1 ch² | 16 marla |
| 2 ch² | 32 marla |
| 5 ch² | 80 marla |
| 10 ch² | 160 marla |
| 25 ch² | 400 marla |
| 50 ch² | 800 marla |
| 100 ch² | 1600 marla |