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Convert Guntha to Katha (Bengal)

Convert gunthas to kathas instantly. 1 guntha = 1.5124981313 katha (bengal) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Katha (Bengal) to Guntha 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

Guntha

What is a guntha?

A guntha is a unit of land area used in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and parts of Andhra Pradesh, equal to approximately 101.171 m² (1/40 acre or 121 square yards).

Origin of the guntha

Defined as 1/40 of an acre during British colonial administration in the Bombay Presidency and adjacent regions.

Where it is used

Gunthas are the standard unit for residential plots in Maharashtra (Pune, Mumbai suburbs), parts of Karnataka, and Telangana. 1 acre = 40 gunthas; the conversion is widely memorized in regional real estate.

When and where it was developed

Standardized in colonial Bombay Presidency.

Indian Subcontinent

Katha (Bengal)

What is a 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.

Origin of the katha (bengal)

Defined as 1/20 of the Bengal bigha during colonial standardization.

Where it is used

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.

When and where it was developed

Standardized in colonial Bengal.

Guntha to Katha (Bengal) conversion formula

The relationship between gunthas and kathas:

1 guntha = 1.5124981313 katha
1 katha = 0.6611578417 guntha

To convert gunthas to kathas, multiply the value in gunthas by 1.5124981313. To reverse, multiply kathas by 0.6611578417.

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 Guntha converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert gunthas to kathas

  1. Write down the value in gunthas (guntha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1.5124981313.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in kathas (katha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the katha (bengal) value by 0.6611578417.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 guntha to katha:
1 × 1.5124981313 = 1.5124981313 katha

Example 2 — Convert 100 guntha to katha:
100 × 1.5124981313 = 151.249813126 katha

Guntha to Katha (Bengal) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting gunthas to kathas:

Guntha [guntha]Katha (Bengal) [katha]
0.010.0151249813
0.10.1512498131
11.5124981313
23.0249962625
34.5374943938
46.049992525
57.5624906563
1015.1249813126
2030.2499626252
3045.3749439378
4060.4999252504
5075.624906563
100151.249813126
500756.2490656301
10001512.4981312603

Frequently asked questions

How many kathas is 1 guntha?
1 guntha equals 1.5124981313 katha (bengal).
How do I convert gunthas to kathas?
Multiply the value in gunthas by 1.5124981313 to get kathas.
How do I convert kathas back to gunthas?
Multiply the value in kathas by 0.6611578417, or use the Katha (Bengal) to Guntha converter.
How many kathas is 100 gunthas?
100 gunthas equals 151.249813126 kathas, because 100 × 1.5124981313 = 151.249813126.

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Sources & references

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