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.
Units explained
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.
Defined as 1/20 of the Bengal bigha during colonial standardization.
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.
Standardized in colonial Bengal.
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).
Defined as 1/20 of a kanal during British colonial administration of Punjab. 160 marlas equal 1 acre.
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.
Standardized in colonial Punjab.
Katha (Bengal) to Marla conversion formula
The relationship between kathas and marlas:
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
- Write down the value in kathas (katha).
- Multiply that value by the factor 2.6446052267.
- The product is the equivalent value in marlas (marla).
- 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] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0264460523 |
| 0.1 | 0.2644605227 |
| 1 | 2.6446052267 |
| 2 | 5.2892104535 |
| 3 | 7.9338156802 |
| 4 | 10.578420907 |
| 5 | 13.2230261337 |
| 10 | 26.4460522674 |
| 20 | 52.8921045349 |
| 30 | 79.3381568023 |
| 40 | 105.7842090697 |
| 50 | 132.2302613371 |
| 100 | 264.4605226743 |
| 500 | 1322.3026133713 |
| 1000 | 2644.6052267426 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 katha = 2.6446052267 marla) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.