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Convert Katha (Assam) to Marla

Convert kathas to marlas instantly. 1 katha (assam) = 10.663424663 marla — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Marla 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

Marla

What is a 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).

Origin of the marla

Defined as 1/20 of a kanal during British colonial administration of Punjab. 160 marlas equal 1 acre.

Where it is used

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.

When and where it was developed

Standardized in colonial Punjab.

Katha (Assam) to Marla conversion formula

The relationship between kathas and marlas:

1 katha = 10.663424663 marla
1 marla = 0.0937785028 katha

To convert kathas to marlas, multiply the value in kathas by 10.663424663. To reverse, multiply marlas by 0.0937785028.

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 Katha (Assam) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert kathas to marlas

  1. Write down the value in kathas (katha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 10.663424663.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in marlas (marla).
  4. To reverse, multiply the marla value by 0.0937785028.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to marla:
1 × 10.663424663 = 10.663424663 marla

Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to marla:
100 × 10.663424663 = 1066.342466295 marla

Katha (Assam) to Marla conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kathas to marlas:

Katha (Assam) [katha]Marla [marla]
0.010.1066342466
0.11.0663424663
110.663424663
221.3268493259
331.9902739889
442.6536986518
553.3171233148
10106.6342466295
20213.268493259
30319.9027398885
40426.536986518
50533.1712331475
1001066.342466295
5005331.7123314751
100010663.4246629502

Frequently asked questions

How many marlas is 1 katha (assam)?
1 katha (assam) equals 10.663424663 marla.
How do I convert kathas to marlas?
Multiply the value in kathas by 10.663424663 to get marlas.
How do I convert marlas back to kathas?
Multiply the value in marlas by 0.0937785028, or use the Marla to Katha (Assam) converter.
How many marlas is 100 kathas?
100 kathas equals 1066.342466295 marlas, because 100 × 10.663424663 = 1066.342466295.

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Sources & references

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