# Marla to Square Feet Converter

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Rates reviewed: 3 Oct 2026
Retrieved: 31 Oct 2026

Convert marla, kanal, square feet, square yards (gaz) and square metres instantly, 1 kanal = 20 marla; 5 marla = 1,125 or 1,361 sq ft depending on the standard.

Version 1.1.0. Inputs: Size, Unit, Marla standard.

## Worked example (default inputs)

- Size: 5
- Unit: marla
- Marla standard: punjab

**5 marla is: 1,361 sq ft**

Using the 272.25 sq ft marla: 5 marla = 0.25 kanal = 151.25 sq yards.

### Equivalents

- Marla: 5
- Kanal: 0.25
- Acre: 0.0313
- Square feet: 1,361
- Square yards (gaz): 151.25
- Square metres: 126.46

### Same plot on the other standard

- Marla at 225 sq ft: 6.05

## Marla to square feet and square yards

Which column applies depends on the marla your society uses: 272.25 sq ft in most of Punjab, KP and Islamabad, 225 sq ft in Karachi and in most DHA and Bahria phases. The plot file or allotment letter says which.

| Marla | Square feet (272.25) | Square feet (225) | Square yards (272.25) | Square yards (225) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 marla | 272.25 | 225 | 30.25 | 25 |
| 2 marla | 544.5 | 450 | 60.5 | 50 |
| 3 marla | 816.75 | 675 | 90.75 | 75 |
| 4 marla | 1,089 | 900 | 121 | 100 |
| 5 marla | 1,361.25 | 1,125 | 151.25 | 125 |
| 6 marla | 1,633.5 | 1,350 | 181.5 | 150 |
| 7 marla | 1,905.75 | 1,575 | 211.75 | 175 |
| 8 marla | 2,178 | 1,800 | 242 | 200 |
| 10 marla | 2,722.5 | 2,250 | 302.5 | 250 |
| 12 marla | 3,267 | 2,700 | 363 | 300 |
| 15 marla | 4,083.75 | 3,375 | 453.75 | 375 |
| 20 marla | 5,445 | 4,500 | 605 | 500 |

## Square yards (gaz) to marla

Karachi plots are sold in square yards. A 120 yard plot is the common "4 marla" there; a 240 yard plot is about 8 to 10 marla depending on the standard.

| Square yards (gaz) | Square feet | Marla (225) | Marla (272.25) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 sq yd | 540 | 2.4 | 1.98 |
| 80 sq yd | 720 | 3.2 | 2.64 |
| 100 sq yd | 900 | 4 | 3.31 |
| 120 sq yd | 1,080 | 4.8 | 3.97 |
| 125 sq yd | 1,125 | 5 | 4.13 |
| 150 sq yd | 1,350 | 6 | 4.96 |
| 200 sq yd | 1,800 | 8 | 6.61 |
| 240 sq yd | 2,160 | 9.6 | 7.93 |
| 250 sq yd | 2,250 | 10 | 8.26 |
| 300 sq yd | 2,700 | 12 | 9.92 |
| 400 sq yd | 3,600 | 16 | 13.22 |
| 500 sq yd | 4,500 | 20 | 16.53 |
| 600 sq yd | 5,400 | 24 | 19.83 |
| 1,000 sq yd | 9,000 | 40 | 33.06 |
| 2,000 sq yd | 18,000 | 80 | 66.12 |

## Kanal and acre

1 kanal = 20 marla, 1 acre = 8 kanal = 160 marla on either standard; only the square feet change.

| Size | Marla | Square feet (272.25) | Square feet (225) | Square yards (272.25) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kanal | 20 | 5,445 | 4,500 | 605 |
| 2 kanal | 40 | 10,890 | 9,000 | 1,210 |
| 4 kanal (half acre) | 80 | 21,780 | 18,000 | 2,420 |
| 1 acre (8 kanal) | 160 | 43,560 | 36,000 | 4,840 |

## How it is calculated

1 kanal = 20 marla; 1 acre = 8 kanal = 160 marla. The size of a marla differs by region:

- **Punjab, KP, Islamabad (traditional):** 1 marla = 272.25 sq ft (a 16.5 ft × 16.5 ft square).
- **Karachi, Sindh, and most DHA / private societies nationwide:** 1 marla = 225 sq ft (15 ft × 15 ft).

1 sq yard (gaz) = 9 sq ft; 1 sq m = 10.764 sq ft. All conversions go through square feet.

## Frequently asked questions

**How many square feet in 1 marla?**

272.25 sq ft on the traditional Punjab standard (16.5 ft x 16.5 ft), or 225 sq ft on the standard used in Karachi and most DHAs (15 ft x 15 ft).

**How many square feet in 5 marla?**

1,361.25 sq ft on the Punjab standard, or 1,125 sq ft on the 225 sq ft standard used in Karachi and most DHAs.

**How many square feet in 10 marla?**

2,722.5 sq ft at 272.25 sq ft a marla, or 2,250 sq ft at 225 sq ft a marla.

**How many square yards in 10 marla?**

302.5 square yards at 272.25 sq ft a marla, or 250 square yards at 225 sq ft a marla.

**How many marla in a kanal?**

20 marla. A kanal is 5,445 sq ft (272.25 sq ft marla) or 4,500 sq ft (225 sq ft marla).

**What is a 120 sq yard plot in marla?**

120 sq yards = 1,080 sq ft = 4.8 marla at 225 sq ft, or 3.97 marla at 272.25 sq ft.

**How many marla is 125 square yards?**

5 marla at 225 sq ft a marla (1,125 sq ft), or 4.13 marla at 272.25 sq ft.

**How many marla is 300 square yards?**

12 marla at 225 sq ft a marla (2,700 sq ft), or 9.92 marla at 272.25 sq ft.

**How many marla is 500 square yards?**

20 marla at 225 sq ft a marla (4,500 sq ft, a 1 kanal plot in most Karachi societies), or 16.53 marla at 272.25 sq ft.

**Why do two sites give different square feet for 5 marla?**

Because there are two marlas. The traditional one is 272.25 sq ft; housing societies, DHAs and Karachi use a rounded 225 sq ft. Neither is wrong; what matters is the standard in your plot's papers.

## Sources

- Board of Revenue Punjab: land measurement units (Government of Punjab)
- Karachi Development Authority plot standards (KDA)

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