Convert Square Rods to Marlas
Convert Square Rods (sq rd) to Marlas (marla) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
marla = sq rd × 1
About Square Rods
A square rod (sq rd), also called a perch or square pole, equals the area of a square with sides of one rod (5.0292 m or 16.5 ft), giving approximately 25.29 m². This traditional unit was central to land surveying before the adoption of the metric system and remains embedded in legal property descriptions in the United States. There are exactly 160 square rods in one acre, and 40 square rods in one rood. Old farmland deeds and archaic land records in the UK and US frequently reference perches and square rods.
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 Rods (sq rd) | Marlas (marla) |
|---|---|
| 1 sq rd | 1 marla |
| 2 sq rd | 2 marla |
| 5 sq rd | 5 marla |
| 10 sq rd | 10 marla |
| 25 sq rd | 25 marla |
| 50 sq rd | 50 marla |
| 100 sq rd | 100 marla |