Convert Decimal (Indian) to Katha (Bengal)
Convert decimals to kathas instantly. 1 decimal (indian) = 0.6050022425 katha (bengal) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Katha (Bengal) 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.
Katha (Bengal)
A Bengal katha is a traditional unit of land area equal to approximately 66.89 m² (1/20 of a Bengal bigha or 720 square feet). Used in West Bengal and Bangladesh.
Defined as 1/20 of the Bengal bigha during colonial standardization.
Bengal kathas are widely used in residential property descriptions in Kolkata, Dhaka, and other Bengali-speaking regions. Property advertisements often list area in kathas with chatak (1/16 katha) subdivisions.
Standardized in colonial Bengal.
Decimal (Indian) to Katha (Bengal) conversion formula
The relationship between decimals and kathas:
To convert decimals to kathas, multiply the value in decimals by 0.6050022425. To reverse, multiply kathas by 1.6528864354.
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 (Bengal) to Decimal (Indian) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert decimals to kathas
- Write down the value in decimals ().
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.6050022425.
- The product is the equivalent value in kathas (katha).
- To reverse, multiply the katha (bengal) value by 1.6528864354.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 to katha:
1 × 0.6050022425 = 0.6050022425 katha
Example 2 — Convert 100 to katha:
100 × 0.6050022425 = 60.5002242488 katha
Decimal (Indian) to Katha (Bengal) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting decimals to kathas:
| Decimal (Indian) [] | Katha (Bengal) [katha] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0060500224 |
| 0.1 | 0.0605002242 |
| 1 | 0.6050022425 |
| 2 | 1.210004485 |
| 3 | 1.8150067275 |
| 4 | 2.42000897 |
| 5 | 3.0250112124 |
| 10 | 6.0500224249 |
| 20 | 12.1000448498 |
| 30 | 18.1500672746 |
| 40 | 24.2000896995 |
| 50 | 30.2501121244 |
| 100 | 60.5002242488 |
| 500 | 302.5011212438 |
| 1000 | 605.0022424877 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 = 0.6050022425 katha) 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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