Convert Square Miles to Bighas
Convert Square Miles (mi²) to Bighas (bigha) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
bigha = mi² × 1024
About Square Miles
A square mile (mi²) is an imperial unit of area equal to a square with sides of one mile (5,280 ft × 5,280 ft). It is used for measuring large land areas like counties, states, and countries in the United States. Los Angeles covers about 503 mi², Rhode Island (smallest US state) is roughly 1,214 mi², and Alaska is about 665,384 mi². This unit is standard in American geography, land surveying, and regional planning.
About Bighas
A bigha is a traditional South Asian land area unit used across India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, with its size varying significantly by region. The standardised pucca bigha (common in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar) equals 3,025 square yards (approximately 2,529 m²). In West Bengal it is approximately 1,337 m², in Rajasthan around 1,618 m², and in Nepal over 6,773 m². Despite metrification, bigha remains the dominant land measurement in rural India. When dealing with legal or property matters, always verify the local definition, as regional variants differ substantially.
Quick Reference Table
| Square Miles (mi²) | Bighas (bigha) |
|---|---|
| 1 mi² | 1024 bigha |
| 2 mi² | 2048 bigha |
| 5 mi² | 5120 bigha |
| 10 mi² | 10240 bigha |
| 25 mi² | 25600 bigha |
| 50 mi² | 51200 bigha |
| 100 mi² | 102400 bigha |