Convert Kanal to Marla
Convert kanals to marlas instantly. 1 kanal = 19.9998813901 marla — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Marla to Kanal converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
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).
Defined as 1/8 of an acre during British colonial administration of Punjab. 8 kanals make 1 acre; 20 marlas make 1 kanal.
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.
Standardized in colonial Punjab.
Marla
A marla is a unit of land area used in Punjab, Haryana, and Pakistani Punjab, equal to approximately 25.293 m² (1/20 of a kanal or 272.25 square feet).
Defined as 1/20 of a kanal during British colonial administration of Punjab. 160 marlas equal 1 acre.
Marlas are the standard small-area unit for residential plots in Punjab, Pakistan, and adjoining regions. Most Punjab property listings cite size in marlas alongside square feet.
Standardized in colonial Punjab.
Kanal to Marla conversion formula
The relationship between kanals and marlas:
To convert kanals to marlas, multiply the value in kanals by 19.9998813901. To reverse, multiply marlas by 0.0500002965.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in marlas updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Marla to Kanal converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert kanals to marlas
- Write down the value in kanals (kanal).
- Multiply that value by the factor 19.9998813901.
- The product is the equivalent value in marlas (marla).
- To reverse, multiply the marla value by 0.0500002965.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 kanal to marla:
1 × 19.9998813901 = 19.9998813901 marla
Example 2 — Convert 100 kanal to marla:
100 × 19.9998813901 = 1999.9881390108 marla
Kanal to Marla conversion table
Standard reference values for converting kanals to marlas:
| Kanal [kanal] | Marla [marla] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.1999988139 |
| 0.1 | 1.999988139 |
| 1 | 19.9998813901 |
| 2 | 39.9997627802 |
| 3 | 59.9996441703 |
| 4 | 79.9995255604 |
| 5 | 99.9994069505 |
| 10 | 199.9988139011 |
| 20 | 399.9976278022 |
| 30 | 599.9964417032 |
| 40 | 799.9952556043 |
| 50 | 999.9940695054 |
| 100 | 1999.9881390108 |
| 500 | 9999.940695054 |
| 1000 | 19999.8813901079 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 kanal = 19.9998813901 marla) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.