Convert Katha (Bengal) to Ankanam
Convert kathas to ankanams instantly. 1 katha (bengal) = 10.0001495014 ankanam — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ankanam to Katha (Bengal) converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Katha (Bengal)
A Bengal katha is a traditional unit of land area equal to approximately 66.89 m² (1/20 of a Bengal bigha or 720 square feet). Used in West Bengal and Bangladesh.
Defined as 1/20 of the Bengal bigha during colonial standardization.
Bengal kathas are widely used in residential property descriptions in Kolkata, Dhaka, and other Bengali-speaking regions. Property advertisements often list area in kathas with chatak (1/16 katha) subdivisions.
Standardized in colonial Bengal.
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).
Originated as a traditional Telugu land measure. Defined as 1/121 of a guntha.
Ankanams appear in property records in coastal Andhra Pradesh, particularly in older land documents. Modern property listings increasingly use square feet or square yards.
Traditional Telugu unit.
Katha (Bengal) to Ankanam conversion formula
The relationship between kathas and ankanams:
To convert kathas to ankanams, multiply the value in kathas by 10.0001495014. To reverse, multiply ankanams by 0.099998505.
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 (Bengal) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert kathas to ankanams
- Write down the value in kathas (katha).
- Multiply that value by the factor 10.0001495014.
- The product is the equivalent value in ankanams ().
- To reverse, multiply the ankanam value by 0.099998505.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to :
1 × 10.0001495014 = 10.0001495014
Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to :
100 × 10.0001495014 = 1000.0149501413
Katha (Bengal) to Ankanam conversion table
Standard reference values for converting kathas to ankanams:
| Katha (Bengal) [katha] | Ankanam [] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.100001495 |
| 0.1 | 1.0000149501 |
| 1 | 10.0001495014 |
| 2 | 20.0002990028 |
| 3 | 30.0004485042 |
| 4 | 40.0005980057 |
| 5 | 50.0007475071 |
| 10 | 100.0014950141 |
| 20 | 200.0029900283 |
| 30 | 300.0044850424 |
| 40 | 400.0059800565 |
| 50 | 500.0074750706 |
| 100 | 1000.0149501413 |
| 500 | 5000.0747507064 |
| 1000 | 10000.1495014128 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 katha = 10.0001495014 ) 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.