Introduction
Converting land measurements from acre to marla is essential for accurate property valuation and land management, especially in regions where marlas are commonly used. While acres are a standard unit in many countries, marlas are prevalent in South Asia. This guide will simplify the conversion process, offering clear methods, formulas, and tools to help you accurately convert between these units.
Area Converter
What is Acre
The acre, a historical unit of measurement, has a long-standing tradition of measuring extensive land areas. Originating from its use in the British Empire, the Anglo-Saxon definition of an acre was a plot of land measuring 1 by 1/10 of a furlong, or equivalently, 40 by 4 rods (660 by 66 feet).
In modern contexts, particularly within the imperial and U.S. measurement systems, an acre is defined as 4,840 square yards, 43,560 square feet, 4,047 square meters, or 0.4047 hectares. Alternatively, it can also be described as a land area that extends one furlong in length and is 4 rods in width.
Unit of Area Conversion
| Unit of Area | Conversion Unit |
|---|---|
| 1 Acre | 0.404 hectare |
| 1 Acre | 1.6 bigha |
| 1 Acre | 100.01 cent |
| 1 Acre | 32.0 katha |
| 1 Acre | 40.0 guntha |
| 1 Acre | 4046.86 sq.mt. |
| 1 Acre | 100.01 decimal |
| 1 Acre | 4840.04 gaj |
| 1 Acre | 4840.0 sq.yd. |
| 1 Acre | 100.01 dismil |
| 1 Acre | 8.0 kanal |
| 1 Acre | 0.00405 sq.km. |
| 1 Acre | 18.15 ground |
| 1 Acre | 40.47 ares |
| 1 Acre | 1.0 killa |
| 1 Acre | 160.0 marla |
| 1 Acre | 4840.0 gajam |
| 1 Acre | 32.27 biswa |
| 1 Acre | 605.0 ankanam |
| 1 Acre | 0.0015 sq.mi. |
| 1 Acre | 968.0 chatak |
| 1 Acre | 0.04 murabba |
| 1 Acre | 160.0 perch |
| 1 Acre | 1440.0 sq.karam |
| 1 Acre | 640.0 lessa |
| 1 Acre | 16.0 biswa kacha |
| 1 Acre | 640.0 dhur |
| 1 Acre | 0.75 pura |
| 1 Acre | 20.17 nali |
Acre to Marla Conversion
| Acre | Marla |
|---|---|
| 1 Acre | 160.00 |
| 2 Acre | 320.00 |
| 3 Acre | 480.00 |
| 4 Acre | 639.99 |
| 5 Acre | 799.99 |
What is Marla
A Marla is equivalent to 0.0062 acres. While Marla was once a common unit for measuring land in India, its use has diminished in favor of other units such as Gaj, Hectare, Square Meter, and Acre. As Marla is not an SI unit, it is often standardized by converting it to SI units like Square Meter. Converting Marla to other globally accepted land measurement units can be easily done using a unit area calculator.
Dimensions of Marla
| 1 Marla | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 Marla | 30.250111 sq yd |
| 1 Marla | 25.292970 sq mt |
| 1 Marla | 0.113437 ground |
| 1 Marla | 0.006250 Acre |
| 1 Marla | 0.25 Guntha |
| 1 Marla | 272.251 Sq ft |
Converting Acre to Marla: A Step-by-Step Guide
Remember the Conversion Factor:
1 Acre = 160 Marla (This is the key!)
Full Formula (For Reference):
This method uses the conversion factor directly.
Gather your information: Know the area of your land in acres (X acres).
Use the formula: Marla = X acres * (160 marla / 1 acre)
Example 1: If your land area is 0.75 acres, then:
Marla = 0.75 acres * (160 marla / 1 acre) Marla = 120 marla (round to a whole number as marla typically doesn't involve decimals)
Example 2: Converting 2.25 acres to marla would be:
Marla = 2.25 acres * (160 marla / 1 acre) Marla = 360 marla
Thus, 2.25 Acres is equivalent to 360 Marla.
Frequently Asked Questions:
A: There are 160 marla in one acre
A: Simply multiply the number of acres by 160 (the conversion factor)
A: 1.3 acres * 160 marla/acre = 208 marla
There are approximately 160 marlas in one acre. This is based on the conversion where 1 acre = 43,560 square feet and 1 marla = 272.25 square feet.
An acre is a unit of area commonly used in the United States and other countries to measure land. One acre equals 43,560 square feet or approximately 4,047 square meters
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