Convert Square Inches to Marlas
Convert Square Inches (in²) to Marlas (marla) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
marla = in² × 2.550760127e-5
About Square Inches
A square inch (in²) is an imperial unit of area equal to a square with sides of one inch (25.4 mm × 25.4 mm). It is commonly used in the United States for measuring small areas like fabric swatches, screen sizes, or printed materials. A standard business card is about 6 in², and a typical smartphone screen might be 15-20 in². This unit remains prevalent in American manufacturing, printing, and retail.
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 Inches (in²) | Marlas (marla) |
|---|---|
| 1 in² | 2.551 × 10-5 marla |
| 2 in² | 5.102 × 10-5 marla |
| 5 in² | 0.000127538 marla |
| 10 in² | 0.000255076 marla |
| 25 in² | 0.00063769 marla |
| 50 in² | 0.00127538 marla |
| 100 in² | 0.00255076 marla |