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Convert Hectare to Katha (Bihar)

Convert hectares to kathas instantly. 1 hectare = 79.088895919 katha (bihar) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Katha (Bihar) to Hectare 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

Metric / SI

Hectare

What is a hectare?

A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, or one square hectometer. It is the most widely used metric unit for land measurement worldwide.

Origin of the hectare

Defined as 100 ares, equal to one square hectometer. The name was introduced in 1795 in France as part of the metric system.

Where it is used

Hectares are the standard unit for agricultural land measurement worldwide except in the US (which uses acres). 1 hectare equals 2.47105 acres. In India, hectares are used in modern agricultural census and land records alongside traditional regional units.

When and where it was developed

Adopted in France in 1795; standardized internationally through the SI system.

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.

Hectare to Katha (Bihar) conversion formula

The relationship between hectares and kathas:

1 ha = 79.088895919 katha
1 katha = 0.012644 ha

To convert hectares to kathas, multiply the value in hectares by 79.088895919. To reverse, multiply kathas by 0.012644.

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 Hectare converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert hectares to kathas

  1. Write down the value in hectares (ha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 79.088895919.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in kathas (katha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the katha (bihar) value by 0.012644.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 ha to katha:
1 × 79.088895919 = 79.088895919 katha

Example 2 — Convert 100 ha to katha:
100 × 79.088895919 = 7908.8895919013 katha

Real-world example — Maritime exclusion zone

A 200-hectare exclusion zone (a common maritime boundary) converts to a different value in kathas that's useful when describing the same zone in everyday land-distance units.

200 ha × 79.088895919 = 15817.7791838026 katha

Real-world example — Coastal cruise distances

A 10-hectare coastal sailing route converts to a different value in kathas — useful for cruise operators who switch between maritime, aviation, and road-distance units depending on the leg of the trip.

10 ha × 79.088895919 = 790.8889591901 katha

Real-world example — Road-sign distances across systems

A 100-hectare road sign converts cleanly into kathas — exactly the conversion drivers planning trips abroad rely on when reading road signs in a different measurement system.

100 ha × 79.088895919 = 7908.8895919013 katha

Hectare to Katha (Bihar) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting hectares to kathas:

Hectare [ha]Katha (Bihar) [katha]
0.010.7908889592
0.17.9088895919
179.088895919
2158.177791838
3237.266687757
4316.3555836761
5395.4444795951
10790.8889591901
201581.7779183803
302372.6668775704
403163.5558367605
503954.4447959506
1007908.8895919013
50039544.4479595065
100079088.895919013

Frequently asked questions

How many kathas is 1 hectare?
1 hectare equals 79.088895919 katha (bihar).
How do I convert hectares to kathas?
Multiply the value in hectares by 79.088895919 to get kathas.
How do I convert kathas back to hectares?
Multiply the value in kathas by 0.012644, or use the Katha (Bihar) to Hectare converter.
How many kathas is 100 hectares?
100 hectares equals 7908.8895919013 kathas, because 100 × 79.088895919 = 7908.8895919013.

Convert Hectare to other area units

Show all Hectare conversions
Metric / SI (15 units)
Imperial / US Customary (15 units)
US Survey (5 units)
Indian Subcontinent (16 units)
Other Regional (10 units)
Scientific / Physics (5 units)
Historical / Pre-metric European (6 units)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 ha = 79.088895919 katha) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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