Convert Square Kilometers to Marlas
Convert Square Kilometers (km²) to Marlas (marla) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
marla = km² × 39536.86103
About Square Kilometers
A square kilometer (km²) is a metric unit of area equal to a square with sides of one kilometer (1,000 m × 1,000 m). It is used for measuring large land areas such as cities, forests, lakes, and countries. Manhattan (New York) is about 59 km², and Monaco (the second smallest country) is just over 2 km². This unit is essential in geography, urban planning, forestry, and environmental impact studies.
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 Kilometers (km²) | Marlas (marla) |
|---|---|
| 1 km² | 39536.9 marla |
| 2 km² | 79073.7 marla |
| 5 km² | 197684 marla |
| 10 km² | 395369 marla |
| 25 km² | 988422 marla |
| 50 km² | 1976840 marla |
| 100 km² | 3953690 marla |