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Convert Katha (Assam) to Guntha

Convert kathas to gunthas instantly. 1 katha (assam) = 2.6658825157 guntha — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Guntha 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

Guntha

What is a guntha?

A guntha is a unit of land area used in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and parts of Andhra Pradesh, equal to approximately 101.171 m² (1/40 acre or 121 square yards).

Origin of the guntha

Defined as 1/40 of an acre during British colonial administration in the Bombay Presidency and adjacent regions.

Where it is used

Gunthas are the standard unit for residential plots in Maharashtra (Pune, Mumbai suburbs), parts of Karnataka, and Telangana. 1 acre = 40 gunthas; the conversion is widely memorized in regional real estate.

When and where it was developed

Standardized in colonial Bombay Presidency.

Katha (Assam) to Guntha conversion formula

The relationship between kathas and gunthas:

1 katha = 2.6658825157 guntha
1 guntha = 0.3751103037 katha

To convert kathas to gunthas, multiply the value in kathas by 2.6658825157. To reverse, multiply gunthas by 0.3751103037.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert kathas to gunthas

  1. Write down the value in kathas (katha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 2.6658825157.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in gunthas (guntha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the guntha value by 0.3751103037.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to guntha:
1 × 2.6658825157 = 2.6658825157 guntha

Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to guntha:
100 × 2.6658825157 = 266.5882515741 guntha

Katha (Assam) to Guntha conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kathas to gunthas:

Katha (Assam) [katha]Guntha [guntha]
0.010.0266588252
0.10.2665882516
12.6658825157
25.3317650315
37.9976475472
410.663530063
513.3294125787
1026.6588251574
2053.3176503148
3079.9764754722
40106.6353006296
50133.294125787
100266.5882515741
5001332.9412578703
10002665.8825157407

Frequently asked questions

How many gunthas is 1 katha (assam)?
1 katha (assam) equals 2.6658825157 guntha.
How do I convert kathas to gunthas?
Multiply the value in kathas by 2.6658825157 to get gunthas.
How do I convert gunthas back to kathas?
Multiply the value in gunthas by 0.3751103037, or use the Guntha to Katha (Assam) converter.
How many gunthas is 100 kathas?
100 kathas equals 266.5882515741 gunthas, because 100 × 2.6658825157 = 266.5882515741.

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Sources & references

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