Length · Unit Converter

Convert Katha (Bengal) to Kanal

Convert kathas to kanals instantly. 1 katha (bengal) = 0.1322310455 kanal — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Kanal to Katha (Bengal) 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 Last reviewed Updated

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

Kanal

What is a kanal?

A kanal is a unit of land area used in Punjab, Haryana, and Pakistani Punjab, equal to approximately 505.857 m² (1/8 of an acre or 605 square yards).

Origin of the kanal

Defined as 1/8 of an acre during British colonial administration of Punjab. 8 kanals make 1 acre; 20 marlas make 1 kanal.

Where it is used

Kanals are the primary unit for residential property in Punjab (India and Pakistan), Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. Property listings typically use kanal and marla units alongside square feet.

When and where it was developed

Standardized in colonial Punjab.

Katha (Bengal) to Kanal conversion formula

The relationship between kathas and kanals:

1 katha = 0.1322310455 kanal
1 kanal = 7.5625205561 katha

To convert kathas to kanals, multiply the value in kathas by 0.1322310455. To reverse, multiply kanals by 7.5625205561.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert kathas to kanals

  1. Write down the value in kathas (katha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.1322310455.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in kanals (kanal).
  4. To reverse, multiply the kanal value by 7.5625205561.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to kanal:
1 × 0.1322310455 = 0.1322310455 kanal

Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to kanal:
100 × 0.1322310455 = 13.2231045533 kanal

Katha (Bengal) to Kanal conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kathas to kanals:

Katha (Bengal) [katha]Kanal [kanal]
0.010.0013223105
0.10.0132231046
10.1322310455
20.2644620911
30.3966931366
40.5289241821
50.6611552277
101.3223104553
202.6446209107
303.966931366
405.2892418213
506.6115522766
10013.2231045533
50066.1155227663
1000132.2310455326

Frequently asked questions

How many kanals is 1 katha (bengal)?
1 katha (bengal) equals 0.1322310455 kanal.
How do I convert kathas to kanals?
Multiply the value in kathas by 0.1322310455 to get kanals.
How do I convert kanals back to kathas?
Multiply the value in kanals by 7.5625205561, or use the Kanal to Katha (Bengal) converter.
How many kanals is 100 kathas?
100 kathas equals 13.2231045533 kanals, because 100 × 0.1322310455 = 13.2231045533.

Convert Katha (Bengal) to other area units

Show all Katha (Bengal) conversions

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 katha = 0.1322310455 kanal) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.