What this means for you
The difference is the size of the marla itself. Land revenue records use a marla of 272.25 sq ft (so 160 marla make an acre of 43,560 sq ft), while DHA, Bahria Town and most private societies use 225 sq ft. Some older schemes use 250 sq ft, which makes 1 kanal 5,000 sq ft. Before you compare prices, check which marla your file, transfer letter or registry uses.
In square yards, the unit used in Karachi, that is 500 sq yd (225 sq ft marla) or 605 sq yd (272.25 sq ft marla). In square metres it is 418.06 or 505.86. Whatever the marla size, one kanal is always 20 marla.
Nearby amounts
| Size | 225 sq ft marla | 272.25 sq ft marla |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kanal | 4,500 sq ft | 5,445 sq ft |
| 2 kanal | 9,000 sq ft | 10,890 sq ft |
| 4 kanal | 18,000 sq ft | 21,780 sq ft |
| 8 kanal | 36,000 sq ft | 43,560 sq ft |
Sources
- Punjab Land Revenue measures (Marla = 272.25 sq ft, Kanal = 20 Marla)
- DHA Lahore and Bahria Town plot sizes (Marla = 225 sq ft)
This calculator gives an estimate for guidance. It is not official advice. Rates and rules change, so confirm important decisions with the relevant authority or a qualified professional. See how we calculate, or report a mistake.