Convert Square Furlongs to Marlas
Convert Square Furlongs (fur²) to Marlas (marla) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
marla = fur² × 1600
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.
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 Furlongs (fur²) | Marlas (marla) |
|---|---|
| 1 fur² | 1600 marla |
| 2 fur² | 3200 marla |
| 5 fur² | 8000 marla |
| 10 fur² | 16000 marla |
| 25 fur² | 40000 marla |
| 50 fur² | 80000 marla |
| 100 fur² | 160000 marla |