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Convert Katha (Assam) to Kanal

Convert kathas to kanals instantly. 1 katha (assam) = 0.5331743951 kanal — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Kanal 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

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.

Katha (Assam) to Kanal conversion formula

The relationship between kathas and kanals:

1 katha = 0.5331743951 kanal
1 kanal = 1.8755589337 katha

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

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert kathas to kanals

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

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to kanal:
1 × 0.5331743951 = 0.5331743951 kanal

Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to kanal:
100 × 0.5331743951 = 53.3174395135 kanal

Katha (Assam) to Kanal conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kathas to kanals:

Katha (Assam) [katha]Kanal [kanal]
0.010.005331744
0.10.0533174395
10.5331743951
21.0663487903
31.5995231854
42.1326975805
52.6658719757
105.3317439514
2010.6634879027
3015.9952318541
4021.3269758054
5026.6587197568
10053.3174395135
500266.5871975677
1000533.1743951354

Frequently asked questions

How many kanals is 1 katha (assam)?
1 katha (assam) equals 0.5331743951 kanal.
How do I convert kathas to kanals?
Multiply the value in kathas by 0.5331743951 to get kanals.
How do I convert kanals back to kathas?
Multiply the value in kanals by 1.8755589337, or use the Kanal to Katha (Assam) converter.
How many kanals is 100 kathas?
100 kathas equals 53.3174395135 kanals, because 100 × 0.5331743951 = 53.3174395135.

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Sources & references

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