Convert Ground (Chennai) to Katha (Bengal)
Convert grounds to kathas instantly. 1 ground (chennai) = 3.3333383166 katha (bengal) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Katha (Bengal) to Ground (Chennai) converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
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.
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.
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).
Standardized in colonial Madras Presidency.
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.
Ground (Chennai) to Katha (Bengal) conversion formula
The relationship between grounds and kathas:
To convert grounds to kathas, multiply the value in grounds by 3.3333383166. To reverse, multiply kathas by 0.2999995515.
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 Ground (Chennai) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert grounds to kathas
- Write down the value in grounds ().
- Multiply that value by the factor 3.3333383166.
- The product is the equivalent value in kathas (katha).
- To reverse, multiply the katha (bengal) value by 0.2999995515.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 to katha:
1 × 3.3333383166 = 3.3333383166 katha
Example 2 — Convert 100 to katha:
100 × 3.3333383166 = 333.3338316639 katha
Ground (Chennai) to Katha (Bengal) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting grounds to kathas:
| Ground (Chennai) [] | Katha (Bengal) [katha] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0333333832 |
| 0.1 | 0.3333338317 |
| 1 | 3.3333383166 |
| 2 | 6.6666766333 |
| 3 | 10.0000149499 |
| 4 | 13.3333532666 |
| 5 | 16.6666915832 |
| 10 | 33.3333831664 |
| 20 | 66.6667663328 |
| 30 | 100.0001494992 |
| 40 | 133.3335326656 |
| 50 | 166.666915832 |
| 100 | 333.3338316639 |
| 500 | 1666.6691583196 |
| 1000 | 3333.3383166393 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 = 3.3333383166 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)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.