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Convert Katha (Bengal) to Marla

Convert kathas to marlas instantly. 1 katha (bengal) = 2.6446052267 marla — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Marla 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

Marla

What is a marla?

A marla is a unit of land area used in Punjab, Haryana, and Pakistani Punjab, equal to approximately 25.293 m² (1/20 of a kanal or 272.25 square feet).

Origin of the marla

Defined as 1/20 of a kanal during British colonial administration of Punjab. 160 marlas equal 1 acre.

Where it is used

Marlas are the standard small-area unit for residential plots in Punjab, Pakistan, and adjoining regions. Most Punjab property listings cite size in marlas alongside square feet.

When and where it was developed

Standardized in colonial Punjab.

Katha (Bengal) to Marla conversion formula

The relationship between kathas and marlas:

1 katha = 2.6446052267 marla
1 marla = 0.3781282703 katha

To convert kathas to marlas, multiply the value in kathas by 2.6446052267. To reverse, multiply marlas by 0.3781282703.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert kathas to marlas

  1. Write down the value in kathas (katha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 2.6446052267.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in marlas (marla).
  4. To reverse, multiply the marla value by 0.3781282703.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to marla:
1 × 2.6446052267 = 2.6446052267 marla

Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to marla:
100 × 2.6446052267 = 264.4605226743 marla

Katha (Bengal) to Marla conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kathas to marlas:

Katha (Bengal) [katha]Marla [marla]
0.010.0264460523
0.10.2644605227
12.6446052267
25.2892104535
37.9338156802
410.578420907
513.2230261337
1026.4460522674
2052.8921045349
3079.3381568023
40105.7842090697
50132.2302613371
100264.4605226743
5001322.3026133713
10002644.6052267426

Frequently asked questions

How many marlas is 1 katha (bengal)?
1 katha (bengal) equals 2.6446052267 marla.
How do I convert kathas to marlas?
Multiply the value in kathas by 2.6446052267 to get marlas.
How do I convert marlas back to kathas?
Multiply the value in marlas by 0.3781282703, or use the Marla to Katha (Bengal) converter.
How many marlas is 100 kathas?
100 kathas equals 264.4605226743 marlas, because 100 × 2.6446052267 = 264.4605226743.

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Sources & references

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