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Convert Katha (Assam) to Square Kilometer

Convert kathas to square kilometers instantly. 1 katha (assam) = 0.00026971 square kilometer — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Square Kilometer to Katha (Assam) converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Girish V Kulkarni Ph.D.

Length category 2 min read Published June 6, 2026 Last reviewed June 6, 2026 Updated June 6, 2026

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.

Metric / SI

Square Kilometer

What is a square kilometer?

A square kilometer is a metric unit of area equal to 1,000,000 m² (one million square meters), or 100 hectares. It is used for measuring large land areas, regional geography, and country-scale statistics.

Origin of the square kilometer

Derived by squaring the kilometer (1000 m). The kilo- prefix comes from the Greek 'chilioi' (thousand).

Where it is used

Square kilometers express the area of cities, districts, lakes, forests, and entire countries. India's total area is approximately 3,287,263 km². 1 km² equals 100 hectares or about 247.105 acres.

When and where it was developed

Kilometer has been part of the metric system since 1795.

Katha (Assam) to Square Kilometer conversion formula

The relationship between kathas and square kilometers:

1 katha = 0.00026971 km²

1 km² = 3707.6860331467 katha

To convert kathas to square kilometers, multiply the value in kathas by 0.00026971. To reverse, multiply square kilometers by 3707.6860331467.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert kathas to square kilometers

Write down the value in kathas (katha).
Multiply that value by the factor 0.00026971.
The product is the equivalent value in square kilometers (km²).
To reverse, multiply the square kilometer value by 3707.6860331467.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to km²:
1 × 0.00026971 = 0.00026971 km²

Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to km²:
100 × 0.00026971 = 0.026971 km²

Katha (Assam) to Square Kilometer conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kathas to square kilometers:

Katha (Assam) [katha]	Square Kilometer [km²]
0.01	2.6971e-6
0.1	2.6971e-5
1	0.00026971
2	0.00053942
3	0.00080913
4	0.00107884
5	0.00134855
10	0.0026971
20	0.0053942
30	0.0080913
40	0.0107884
50	0.0134855
100	0.026971
500	0.134855
1000	0.26971

Frequently asked questions

How many square kilometers is 1 katha (assam)?

1 katha (assam) equals 0.00026971 square kilometer.

How do I convert kathas to square kilometers?

Multiply the value in kathas by 0.00026971 to get square kilometers.

How do I convert square kilometers back to kathas?

Multiply the value in square kilometers by 3707.6860331467, or use the Square Kilometer to Katha (Assam) converter.

How many square kilometers is 100 kathas?

100 kathas equals 0.026971 square kilometers, because 100 × 0.00026971 = 0.026971.

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Metric / SI (5 units)

Katha (Assam) to Square Millimeter (mm²) Katha (Assam) to Square Centimeter (cm²) Katha (Assam) to Square Meter (m²) Katha (Assam) to Hectare (ha) Katha (Assam) to Square Kilometer (km²)

Imperial / US Customary (3 units)

Katha (Assam) to Square Inch (in²) Katha (Assam) to Square Foot (ft²) Katha (Assam) to Acre (ac)

Indian Subcontinent (15 units)

Katha (Assam) to Ankanam () Katha (Assam) to Marla (marla) Katha (Assam) to Cent (ct) Katha (Assam) to Decimal (Indian) () Katha (Assam) to Katha (Bengal) (katha) Katha (Assam) to Guntha (guntha) Katha (Assam) to Katha (Bihar) (katha) Katha (Assam) to Ground (Chennai) () Katha (Assam) to Kanal (kanal) Katha (Assam) to Bigha (Kachha, North India) (bigha) Katha (Assam) to Bigha (West Bengal) (bigha) Katha (Assam) to Bigha (Assam) (bigha) Katha (Assam) to Bigha (Gujarat) (bigha) Katha (Assam) to Bigha (Rajasthan) (bigha) Katha (Assam) to Bigha (Pucca, North India) (bigha)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 katha = 0.00026971 km²) 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.

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