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Convert Guntha to Katha (Bihar)

Convert gunthas to kathas instantly. 1 guntha = 0.8001502689 katha (bihar) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Katha (Bihar) 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 (Bihar)

What is a katha (bihar)?

A Bihar katha is a traditional unit of land area equal to approximately 126.44 m² (1/20 of a pucca bigha in Bihar).

Origin of the katha (bihar)

Defined as 1/20 of the Bihar pucca bigha. Like other regional kathas, the actual size varies with the local bigha.

Where it is used

Bihar kathas appear in land records and property transactions across Bihar.

When and where it was developed

Traditional regional unit.

Guntha to Katha (Bihar) conversion formula

The relationship between gunthas and kathas:

1 guntha = 0.8001502689 katha
1 katha = 1.2497652489 guntha

To convert gunthas to kathas, multiply the value in gunthas by 0.8001502689. To reverse, multiply kathas by 1.2497652489.

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 (Bihar) 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 0.8001502689.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in kathas (katha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the katha (bihar) value by 1.2497652489.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 guntha to katha:
1 × 0.8001502689 = 0.8001502689 katha

Example 2 — Convert 100 guntha to katha:
100 × 0.8001502689 = 80.0150268902 katha

Guntha to Katha (Bihar) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting gunthas to kathas:

Guntha [guntha]Katha (Bihar) [katha]
0.010.0080015027
0.10.0800150269
10.8001502689
21.6003005378
32.4004508067
43.2006010756
54.0007513445
108.001502689
2016.003005378
3024.0045080671
4032.0060107561
5040.0075134451
10080.0150268902
500400.0751344511
1000800.1502689022

Frequently asked questions

How many kathas is 1 guntha?
1 guntha equals 0.8001502689 katha (bihar).
How do I convert gunthas to kathas?
Multiply the value in gunthas by 0.8001502689 to get kathas.
How do I convert kathas back to gunthas?
Multiply the value in kathas by 1.2497652489, or use the Katha (Bihar) to Guntha converter.
How many kathas is 100 gunthas?
100 gunthas equals 80.0150268902 kathas, because 100 × 0.8001502689 = 80.0150268902.

Convert Guntha to other area units

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Sources & references

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