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Convert Cent to Katha (Assam)

Convert cents to kathas instantly. 1 cent = 0.150044863 katha (assam) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Katha (Assam) to Cent converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Girish V Kulkarni Ph.D.
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Units explained

Indian Subcontinent

Cent

What is a cent?

A cent is a unit of land area used in South India and Sri Lanka, equal to exactly 1/100 of an acre, or approximately 40.4686 m².

Origin of the cent

Derived from the imperial acre via a 1/100 subdivision adopted during British colonial administration. The name 'cent' comes from the Latin 'centum' (hundred).

Where it is used

Cents are the primary unit for residential property in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Sri Lanka. Modern property listings in Bangalore and Chennai often use cents alongside square feet. 1 cent = 435.6 sq ft.

When and where it was developed

Standardized in colonial South India and Sri Lanka.

Indian Subcontinent

Katha (Assam)

What is a katha (assam)?

An Assam katha is a traditional unit of land area equal to approximately 269.71 m² (1/5 of an Assam bigha). It is larger than the Bengal katha despite sharing the name.

Origin of the katha (assam)

Defined as 1/5 of the Assam bigha. The same word 'katha' refers to different sizes in different regional systems.

Where it is used

Assam kathas appear in property records across Assam, particularly for agricultural and rural land transactions.

When and where it was developed

Traditional regional unit; relationship to bigha standardized as 1:5 in Assam.

Cent to Katha (Assam) conversion formula

The relationship between cents and kathas:

1 ct = 0.150044863 katha
1 katha = 6.6646733517 ct

To convert cents to kathas, multiply the value in cents by 0.150044863. To reverse, multiply kathas by 6.6646733517.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in kathas updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Katha (Assam) to Cent converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert cents to kathas

  1. Write down the value in cents (ct).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.150044863.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in kathas (katha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the katha (assam) value by 6.6646733517.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 ct to katha:
1 × 0.150044863 = 0.150044863 katha

Example 2 — Convert 100 ct to katha:
100 × 0.150044863 = 15.0044863001 katha

Cent to Katha (Assam) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting cents to kathas:

Cent [ct]Katha (Assam) [katha]
0.010.0015004486
0.10.0150044863
10.150044863
20.300089726
30.450134589
40.600179452
50.750224315
101.50044863
203.00089726
304.50134589
406.00179452
507.5022431501
10015.0044863001
50075.0224315005
1000150.044863001

Frequently asked questions

How many kathas is 1 cent?
1 cent equals 0.150044863 katha (assam).
How do I convert cents to kathas?
Multiply the value in cents by 0.150044863 to get kathas.
How do I convert kathas back to cents?
Multiply the value in kathas by 6.6646733517, or use the Katha (Assam) to Cent converter.
How many kathas is 100 cents?
100 cents equals 15.0044863001 kathas, because 100 × 0.150044863 = 15.0044863001.

Convert Cent to other area units

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 ct = 0.150044863 katha) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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