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Convert Katha (Bengal) to Guntha

Convert kathas to gunthas instantly. 1 katha (bengal) = 0.6611578417 guntha — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Guntha 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

Guntha

What is a guntha?

A guntha is a unit of land area used in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and parts of Andhra Pradesh, equal to approximately 101.171 m² (1/40 acre or 121 square yards).

Origin of the guntha

Defined as 1/40 of an acre during British colonial administration in the Bombay Presidency and adjacent regions.

Where it is used

Gunthas are the standard unit for residential plots in Maharashtra (Pune, Mumbai suburbs), parts of Karnataka, and Telangana. 1 acre = 40 gunthas; the conversion is widely memorized in regional real estate.

When and where it was developed

Standardized in colonial Bombay Presidency.

Katha (Bengal) to Guntha conversion formula

The relationship between kathas and gunthas:

1 katha = 0.6611578417 guntha
1 guntha = 1.5124981313 katha

To convert kathas to gunthas, multiply the value in kathas by 0.6611578417. To reverse, multiply gunthas by 1.5124981313.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert kathas to gunthas

  1. Write down the value in kathas (katha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.6611578417.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in gunthas (guntha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the guntha value by 1.5124981313.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to guntha:
1 × 0.6611578417 = 0.6611578417 guntha

Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to guntha:
100 × 0.6611578417 = 66.1157841674 guntha

Katha (Bengal) to Guntha conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kathas to gunthas:

Katha (Bengal) [katha]Guntha [guntha]
0.010.0066115784
0.10.0661157842
10.6611578417
21.3223156833
31.983473525
42.6446313667
53.3057892084
106.6115784167
2013.2231568335
3019.8347352502
4026.446313667
5033.0578920837
10066.1157841674
500330.578920837
1000661.157841674

Frequently asked questions

How many gunthas is 1 katha (bengal)?
1 katha (bengal) equals 0.6611578417 guntha.
How do I convert kathas to gunthas?
Multiply the value in kathas by 0.6611578417 to get gunthas.
How do I convert gunthas back to kathas?
Multiply the value in gunthas by 1.5124981313, or use the Guntha to Katha (Bengal) converter.
How many gunthas is 100 kathas?
100 kathas equals 66.1157841674 gunthas, because 100 × 0.6611578417 = 66.1157841674.

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Sources & references

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