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Convert Ground (Chennai) to Katha (Assam)

Convert grounds to kathas instantly. 1 ground (chennai) = 0.8266916318 katha (assam) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Katha (Assam) to Ground (Chennai) 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

Ground (Chennai)

What is a ground (chennai)?

A ground is a unit of land area used primarily in Chennai (Tamil Nadu), equal to exactly 2400 square feet, or approximately 222.967 m².

Origin of the ground (chennai)

Standardized at 2400 sq ft in the Madras (Chennai) area during the colonial era. The name 'ground' is a direct English translation used in local property documentation.

Where it is used

Grounds are the primary unit for residential property in Chennai and surrounding Tamil Nadu districts. Property advertisements in Chennai commonly use grounds alongside square feet (24 grounds = 1 acre).

When and where it was developed

Standardized in colonial Madras Presidency.

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.

Ground (Chennai) to Katha (Assam) conversion formula

The relationship between grounds and kathas:

1 = 0.8266916318 katha
1 katha = 1.2096408886

To convert grounds to kathas, multiply the value in grounds by 0.8266916318. To reverse, multiply kathas by 1.2096408886.

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 Ground (Chennai) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert grounds to kathas

  1. Write down the value in grounds ().
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.8266916318.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in kathas (katha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the katha (assam) value by 1.2096408886.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 to katha:
1 × 0.8266916318 = 0.8266916318 katha

Example 2 — Convert 100 to katha:
100 × 0.8266916318 = 82.6691631753 katha

Ground (Chennai) to Katha (Assam) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting grounds to kathas:

Ground (Chennai) []Katha (Assam) [katha]
0.010.0082669163
0.10.0826691632
10.8266916318
21.6533832635
32.4800748953
43.306766527
54.1334581588
108.2669163175
2016.5338326351
3024.8007489526
4033.0676652701
5041.3345815876
10082.6691631753
500413.3458158763
1000826.6916317526

Frequently asked questions

How many kathas is 1 ground (chennai)?
1 ground (chennai) equals 0.8266916318 katha (assam).
How do I convert grounds to kathas?
Multiply the value in grounds by 0.8266916318 to get kathas.
How do I convert kathas back to grounds?
Multiply the value in kathas by 1.2096408886, or use the Katha (Assam) to Ground (Chennai) converter.
How many kathas is 100 grounds?
100 grounds equals 82.6691631753 kathas, because 100 × 0.8266916318 = 82.6691631753.

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Sources & references

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