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Convert Kanal to Katha (Bihar)

Convert kanals to kathas instantly. 1 kanal = 4.0007671623 katha (bihar) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Katha (Bihar) 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 (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.

Kanal to Katha (Bihar) conversion formula

The relationship between kanals and kathas:

1 kanal = 4.0007671623 katha
1 katha = 0.2499520616 kanal

To convert kanals to kathas, multiply the value in kanals by 4.0007671623. To reverse, multiply kathas by 0.2499520616.

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 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 4.0007671623.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in kathas (katha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the katha (bihar) value by 0.2499520616.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 kanal to katha:
1 × 4.0007671623 = 4.0007671623 katha

Example 2 — Convert 100 kanal to katha:
100 × 4.0007671623 = 400.076716229 katha

Kanal to Katha (Bihar) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kanals to kathas:

Kanal [kanal]Katha (Bihar) [katha]
0.010.0400076716
0.10.4000767162
14.0007671623
28.0015343246
312.0023014869
416.0030686492
520.0038358115
1040.0076716229
2080.0153432458
30120.0230148687
40160.0306864916
50200.0383581145
100400.076716229
5002000.3835811452
10004000.7671622904

Frequently asked questions

How many kathas is 1 kanal?
1 kanal equals 4.0007671623 katha (bihar).
How do I convert kanals to kathas?
Multiply the value in kanals by 4.0007671623 to get kathas.
How do I convert kathas back to kanals?
Multiply the value in kathas by 0.2499520616, or use the Katha (Bihar) to Kanal converter.
How many kathas is 100 kanals?
100 kanals equals 400.076716229 kathas, because 100 × 4.0007671623 = 400.076716229.

Convert Kanal to other area units

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 kanal = 4.0007671623 katha) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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