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Convert Katha (Bengal) to Katha (Bihar)

Convert kathas to kathas instantly. 1 katha (bengal) = 0.5290256248 katha (bihar) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Katha (Bihar) 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

Katha (Bihar)

What is a katha (bihar)?

A Bihar katha is a traditional unit of land area equal to approximately 126.44 m² (1/20 of a pucca bigha in Bihar).

Origin of the katha (bihar)

Defined as 1/20 of the Bihar pucca bigha. Like other regional kathas, the actual size varies with the local bigha.

Where it is used

Bihar kathas appear in land records and property transactions across Bihar.

When and where it was developed

Traditional regional unit.

Katha (Bengal) to Katha (Bihar) conversion formula

The relationship between kathas and kathas:

1 katha = 0.5290256248 katha
1 katha = 1.8902676035 katha

To convert kathas to kathas, multiply the value in kathas by 0.5290256248. To reverse, multiply kathas by 1.8902676035.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert kathas to kathas

  1. Write down the value in kathas (katha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.5290256248.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in kathas (katha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the katha (bihar) value by 1.8902676035.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to katha:
1 × 0.5290256248 = 0.5290256248 katha

Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to katha:
100 × 0.5290256248 = 52.9025624802 katha

Katha (Bengal) to Katha (Bihar) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kathas to kathas:

Katha (Bengal) [katha]Katha (Bihar) [katha]
0.010.0052902562
0.10.0529025625
10.5290256248
21.0580512496
31.5870768744
42.1161024992
52.645128124
105.290256248
2010.580512496
3015.8707687441
4021.1610249921
5026.4512812401
10052.9025624802
500264.5128124011
1000529.0256248023

Frequently asked questions

How many kathas is 1 katha (bengal)?
1 katha (bengal) equals 0.5290256248 katha (bihar).
How do I convert kathas to kathas?
Multiply the value in kathas by 0.5290256248 to get kathas.
How do I convert kathas back to kathas?
Multiply the value in kathas by 1.8902676035, or use the Katha (Bihar) to Katha (Bengal) converter.
How many kathas is 100 kathas?
100 kathas equals 52.9025624802 kathas, because 100 × 0.5290256248 = 52.9025624802.

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 katha = 0.5290256248 katha) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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