Marla to Square Feet Converter
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.
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How this 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 5 marla?
- 1,361 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 marla in a kanal?
- 20 marla. A kanal is 5,445 sq ft (Punjab) 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 about 4 marla at 272.25 sq ft.
Sources
- Board of Revenue Punjab: land measurement units: Government of Punjab
- Karachi Development Authority plot standards: KDA
Version 1.0.0 · reviewed 15 Sept 2026. Rates change with the Federal Budget and regulator notifications; we update this tool when they do. Confirm with the primary source before making financial decisions.