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Convert Katha (Assam) to Ankanam

Convert kathas to ankanams instantly. 1 katha (assam) = 40.3220260431 ankanam — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ankanam to Katha (Assam) 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

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.

Indian Subcontinent

Ankanam

What is a ankanam?

An ankanam is a traditional unit of land area used in coastal Andhra Pradesh, equal to approximately 6.69 m² (about 72 square feet).

Origin of the ankanam

Originated as a traditional Telugu land measure. Defined as 1/121 of a guntha.

Where it is used

Ankanams appear in property records in coastal Andhra Pradesh, particularly in older land documents. Modern property listings increasingly use square feet or square yards.

When and where it was developed

Traditional Telugu unit.

Katha (Assam) to Ankanam conversion formula

The relationship between kathas and ankanams:

1 katha = 40.3220260431
1 = 0.0248003411 katha

To convert kathas to ankanams, multiply the value in kathas by 40.3220260431. To reverse, multiply ankanams by 0.0248003411.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in ankanams updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Ankanam to Katha (Assam) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert kathas to ankanams

  1. Write down the value in kathas (katha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 40.3220260431.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in ankanams ().
  4. To reverse, multiply the ankanam value by 0.0248003411.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to :
1 × 40.3220260431 = 40.3220260431

Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to :
100 × 40.3220260431 = 4032.2026043146

Katha (Assam) to Ankanam conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kathas to ankanams:

Katha (Assam) [katha]Ankanam []
0.010.4032202604
0.14.0322026043
140.3220260431
280.6440520863
3120.9660781294
4161.2881041726
5201.6101302157
10403.2202604315
20806.4405208629
301209.6607812944
401612.8810417258
502016.1013021573
1004032.2026043146
50020161.013021573
100040322.0260431461

Frequently asked questions

How many ankanams is 1 katha (assam)?
1 katha (assam) equals 40.3220260431 ankanam.
How do I convert kathas to ankanams?
Multiply the value in kathas by 40.3220260431 to get ankanams.
How do I convert ankanams back to kathas?
Multiply the value in ankanams by 0.0248003411, or use the Ankanam to Katha (Assam) converter.
How many ankanams is 100 kathas?
100 kathas equals 4032.2026043146 ankanams, because 100 × 40.3220260431 = 4032.2026043146.

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 katha = 40.3220260431 ) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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