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Convert Kanal to Katha (Assam)

Convert kanals to kathas instantly. 1 kanal = 1.8755589337 katha (assam) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Katha (Assam) to Kanal 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

Kanal

What is a kanal?

A kanal is a unit of land area used in Punjab, Haryana, and Pakistani Punjab, equal to approximately 505.857 m² (1/8 of an acre or 605 square yards).

Origin of the kanal

Defined as 1/8 of an acre during British colonial administration of Punjab. 8 kanals make 1 acre; 20 marlas make 1 kanal.

Where it is used

Kanals are the primary unit for residential property in Punjab (India and Pakistan), Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. Property listings typically use kanal and marla units alongside square feet.

When and where it was developed

Standardized in colonial Punjab.

Indian Subcontinent

Katha (Assam)

What is a katha (assam)?

An Assam katha is a traditional unit of land area equal to approximately 269.71 m² (1/5 of an Assam bigha). It is larger than the Bengal katha despite sharing the name.

Origin of the katha (assam)

Defined as 1/5 of the Assam bigha. The same word 'katha' refers to different sizes in different regional systems.

Where it is used

Assam kathas appear in property records across Assam, particularly for agricultural and rural land transactions.

When and where it was developed

Traditional regional unit; relationship to bigha standardized as 1:5 in Assam.

Kanal to Katha (Assam) conversion formula

The relationship between kanals and kathas:

1 kanal = 1.8755589337 katha
1 katha = 0.5331743951 kanal

To convert kanals to kathas, multiply the value in kanals by 1.8755589337. To reverse, multiply kathas by 0.5331743951.

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 (Assam) to Kanal converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert kanals to kathas

  1. Write down the value in kanals (kanal).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1.8755589337.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in kathas (katha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the katha (assam) value by 0.5331743951.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 kanal to katha:
1 × 1.8755589337 = 1.8755589337 katha

Example 2 — Convert 100 kanal to katha:
100 × 1.8755589337 = 187.5558933669 katha

Kanal to Katha (Assam) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kanals to kathas:

Kanal [kanal]Katha (Assam) [katha]
0.010.0187555893
0.10.1875558934
11.8755589337
23.7511178673
35.626676801
47.5022357347
59.3777946683
1018.7555893367
2037.5111786734
3056.2667680101
4075.0223573468
5093.7779466835
100187.5558933669
500937.7794668347
10001875.5589336695

Frequently asked questions

How many kathas is 1 kanal?
1 kanal equals 1.8755589337 katha (assam).
How do I convert kanals to kathas?
Multiply the value in kanals by 1.8755589337 to get kathas.
How do I convert kathas back to kanals?
Multiply the value in kathas by 0.5331743951, or use the Katha (Assam) to Kanal converter.
How many kathas is 100 kanals?
100 kanals equals 187.5558933669 kathas, because 100 × 1.8755589337 = 187.5558933669.

Convert Kanal to other area units

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Sources & references

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