Convert Decimal (Indian) to Bigha (Pucca, North India)
Convert decimals to bighas instantly. 1 decimal (indian) = 0.0133780496 bigha (pucca, north india) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Bigha (Pucca, North India) to Decimal (Indian) converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Decimal (Indian)
A decimal (Indian usage) is a unit of land area equal to 1/100 of an acre, or approximately 40.4686 m². It is identical to the cent but uses the term 'decimal' in Bengal and Bangladesh.
Same definition as the cent; the regional naming differs. 'Decimal' is preferred in West Bengal, Bangladesh, and some Northeast Indian states.
Decimals appear in property listings, agricultural records, and land documents in Bengal and Bangladesh. The term coexists with bigha (which is much larger) and katha for everyday use.
Standardized in colonial Bengal.
Bigha (Pucca, North India)
A pucca (full) bigha is a traditional unit of land area used in North India, equal to approximately 3025 m² (about 0.75 acre). Used in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, and parts of Madhya Pradesh.
Originated as a traditional Indian agricultural land measure. The 'pucca' (literally 'cooked' or 'full') bigha distinguishes it from the 'kachha' (raw or half) bigha, which is one-third as large.
Pucca bighas appear in land records, property deeds, and agricultural statistics across North India. The exact size can vary between districts; 3025 m² is the most common standardized value in Uttar Pradesh.
Traditional unit; standardized in different ways by different state governments over time.
Decimal (Indian) to Bigha (Pucca, North India) conversion formula
The relationship between decimals and bighas:
To convert decimals to bighas, multiply the value in decimals by 0.0133780496. To reverse, multiply bighas by 74.7493118121.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in bighas updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Bigha (Pucca, North India) to Decimal (Indian) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert decimals to bighas
- Write down the value in decimals ().
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0133780496.
- The product is the equivalent value in bighas (bigha).
- To reverse, multiply the bigha (pucca, north india) value by 74.7493118121.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 to bigha:
1 × 0.0133780496 = 0.0133780496 bigha
Example 2 — Convert 100 to bigha:
100 × 0.0133780496 = 1.3378049587 bigha
Decimal (Indian) to Bigha (Pucca, North India) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting decimals to bighas:
| Decimal (Indian) [] | Bigha (Pucca, North India) [bigha] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0001337805 |
| 0.1 | 0.001337805 |
| 1 | 0.0133780496 |
| 2 | 0.0267560992 |
| 3 | 0.0401341488 |
| 4 | 0.0535121983 |
| 5 | 0.0668902479 |
| 10 | 0.1337804959 |
| 20 | 0.2675609917 |
| 30 | 0.4013414876 |
| 40 | 0.5351219835 |
| 50 | 0.6689024793 |
| 100 | 1.3378049587 |
| 500 | 6.6890247934 |
| 1000 | 13.3780495868 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 = 0.0133780496 bigha) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
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- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
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