Convert Square Decimeters to Marlas
Convert Square Decimeters (dm²) to Marlas (marla) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
marla = dm² × 0.0003953686103
About Square Decimeters
A square decimeter (dm²) is a metric area unit equal to 100 square centimeters (10 cm × 10 cm) or 0.01 square meters. It represents roughly the footprint of a large paperback book or a standard floor tile. While less common in everyday language than cm² or m², square decimeters appear in cooking (pan sizes), packaging design, and as a useful stepping stone in metric calculations - notably, exactly 1 liter of liquid forms a layer 1 dm² × 1 cm deep.
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 Decimeters (dm²) | Marlas (marla) |
|---|---|
| 1 dm² | 0.000395369 marla |
| 2 dm² | 0.000790737 marla |
| 5 dm² | 0.00197684 marla |
| 10 dm² | 0.00395369 marla |
| 25 dm² | 0.00988422 marla |
| 50 dm² | 0.0197684 marla |
| 100 dm² | 0.0395369 marla |