Convert Katha (Bengal) to Bigha (Rajasthan)
Convert kathas to bighas instantly. 1 katha (bengal) = 0.041322263 bigha (rajasthan) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Bigha (Rajasthan) 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.
Bigha (Rajasthan)
A Rajasthan bigha is a traditional unit of land area used across Rajasthan, equal to approximately 1618.74 m². It is functionally identical to the Gujarat bigha.
Shares its definition with the Gujarat bigha, reflecting historical trade and administrative ties.
Rajasthan bighas are used in property records and agricultural transactions across the state, particularly in rural areas.
Traditional regional unit.
Katha (Bengal) to Bigha (Rajasthan) conversion formula
The relationship between kathas and bighas:
To convert kathas to bighas, multiply the value in kathas by 0.041322263. To reverse, multiply bighas by 24.2000298998.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in bighas updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Bigha (Rajasthan) to Katha (Bengal) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert kathas to bighas
- Write down the value in kathas (katha).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.041322263.
- The product is the equivalent value in bighas (bigha).
- To reverse, multiply the bigha (rajasthan) value by 24.2000298998.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to bigha:
1 × 0.041322263 = 0.041322263 bigha
Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to bigha:
100 × 0.041322263 = 4.1322262995 bigha
Katha (Bengal) to Bigha (Rajasthan) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting kathas to bighas:
| Katha (Bengal) [katha] | Bigha (Rajasthan) [bigha] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0004132226 |
| 0.1 | 0.0041322263 |
| 1 | 0.041322263 |
| 2 | 0.082644526 |
| 3 | 0.123966789 |
| 4 | 0.165289052 |
| 5 | 0.206611315 |
| 10 | 0.4132226299 |
| 20 | 0.8264452599 |
| 30 | 1.2396678898 |
| 40 | 1.6528905198 |
| 50 | 2.0661131497 |
| 100 | 4.1322262995 |
| 500 | 20.6611314973 |
| 1000 | 41.3222629947 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 katha = 0.041322263 bigha) 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 Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.