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Convert Katha (Bengal) to Cent

Convert kathas to cents instantly. 1 katha (bengal) = 1.6528864354 cent — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Cent to Katha (Bengal) 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 (Bengal)

What is a 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.

Origin of the katha (bengal)

Defined as 1/20 of the Bengal bigha during colonial standardization.

Where it is used

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.

When and where it was developed

Standardized in colonial Bengal.

Indian Subcontinent

Cent

What is a cent?

A cent is a unit of land area used in South India and Sri Lanka, equal to exactly 1/100 of an acre, or approximately 40.4686 m².

Origin of the cent

Derived from the imperial acre via a 1/100 subdivision adopted during British colonial administration. The name 'cent' comes from the Latin 'centum' (hundred).

Where it is used

Cents are the primary unit for residential property in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Sri Lanka. Modern property listings in Bangalore and Chennai often use cents alongside square feet. 1 cent = 435.6 sq ft.

When and where it was developed

Standardized in colonial South India and Sri Lanka.

Katha (Bengal) to Cent conversion formula

The relationship between kathas and cents:

1 katha = 1.6528864354 ct
1 ct = 0.6050022425 katha

To convert kathas to cents, multiply the value in kathas by 1.6528864354. To reverse, multiply cents by 0.6050022425.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert kathas to cents

  1. Write down the value in kathas (katha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1.6528864354.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in cents (ct).
  4. To reverse, multiply the cent value by 0.6050022425.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to ct:
1 × 1.6528864354 = 1.6528864354 ct

Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to ct:
100 × 1.6528864354 = 165.2886435409 ct

Katha (Bengal) to Cent conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kathas to cents:

Katha (Bengal) [katha]Cent [ct]
0.010.0165288644
0.10.1652886435
11.6528864354
23.3057728708
34.9586593062
46.6115457416
58.264432177
1016.5288643541
2033.0577287082
3049.5865930623
4066.1154574164
5082.6443217705
100165.2886435409
500826.4432177046
10001652.8864354092

Frequently asked questions

How many cents is 1 katha (bengal)?
1 katha (bengal) equals 1.6528864354 cent.
How do I convert kathas to cents?
Multiply the value in kathas by 1.6528864354 to get cents.
How do I convert cents back to kathas?
Multiply the value in cents by 0.6050022425, or use the Cent to Katha (Bengal) converter.
How many cents is 100 kathas?
100 kathas equals 165.2886435409 cents, because 100 × 1.6528864354 = 165.2886435409.

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Sources & references

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