Convert Ground (Chennai) to Marla
Convert grounds to marlas instantly. 1 ground (chennai) = 8.8153639347 marla — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Marla 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.
Marla
A marla is a unit of land area used in Punjab, Haryana, and Pakistani Punjab, equal to approximately 25.293 m² (1/20 of a kanal or 272.25 square feet).
Defined as 1/20 of a kanal during British colonial administration of Punjab. 160 marlas equal 1 acre.
Marlas are the standard small-area unit for residential plots in Punjab, Pakistan, and adjoining regions. Most Punjab property listings cite size in marlas alongside square feet.
Standardized in colonial Punjab.
Ground (Chennai) to Marla conversion formula
The relationship between grounds and marlas:
To convert grounds to marlas, multiply the value in grounds by 8.8153639347. To reverse, multiply marlas by 0.1134383115.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in marlas updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Marla to Ground (Chennai) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert grounds to marlas
- Write down the value in grounds ().
- Multiply that value by the factor 8.8153639347.
- The product is the equivalent value in marlas (marla).
- To reverse, multiply the marla value by 0.1134383115.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 to marla:
1 × 8.8153639347 = 8.8153639347 marla
Example 2 — Convert 100 to marla:
100 × 8.8153639347 = 881.5363934685 marla
Ground (Chennai) to Marla conversion table
Standard reference values for converting grounds to marlas:
| Ground (Chennai) [] | Marla [marla] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0881536393 |
| 0.1 | 0.8815363935 |
| 1 | 8.8153639347 |
| 2 | 17.6307278694 |
| 3 | 26.4460918041 |
| 4 | 35.2614557387 |
| 5 | 44.0768196734 |
| 10 | 88.1536393469 |
| 20 | 176.3072786937 |
| 30 | 264.4609180406 |
| 40 | 352.6145573874 |
| 50 | 440.7681967343 |
| 100 | 881.5363934685 |
| 500 | 4407.6819673427 |
| 1000 | 8815.3639346855 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 = 8.8153639347 marla) 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.