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Convert Katha (Bihar) to Ankanam

Convert kathas to ankanams instantly. 1 katha (bihar) = 18.902958633 ankanam — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ankanam to Katha (Bihar) 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 (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.

Indian Subcontinent

Ankanam

What is a ankanam?

An ankanam is a traditional unit of land area used in coastal Andhra Pradesh, equal to approximately 6.69 m² (about 72 square feet).

Origin of the ankanam

Originated as a traditional Telugu land measure. Defined as 1/121 of a guntha.

Where it is used

Ankanams appear in property records in coastal Andhra Pradesh, particularly in older land documents. Modern property listings increasingly use square feet or square yards.

When and where it was developed

Traditional Telugu unit.

Katha (Bihar) to Ankanam conversion formula

The relationship between kathas and ankanams:

1 katha = 18.902958633
1 = 0.0529017716 katha

To convert kathas to ankanams, multiply the value in kathas by 18.902958633. To reverse, multiply ankanams by 0.0529017716.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert kathas to ankanams

  1. Write down the value in kathas (katha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 18.902958633.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in ankanams ().
  4. To reverse, multiply the ankanam value by 0.0529017716.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to :
1 × 18.902958633 = 18.902958633

Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to :
100 × 18.902958633 = 1890.2958632959

Katha (Bihar) to Ankanam conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kathas to ankanams:

Katha (Bihar) [katha]Ankanam []
0.010.1890295863
0.11.8902958633
118.902958633
237.8059172659
356.7088758989
475.6118345318
594.5147931648
10189.0295863296
20378.0591726592
30567.0887589888
40756.1183453184
50945.147931648
1001890.2958632959
5009451.4793164795
100018902.9586329591

Frequently asked questions

How many ankanams is 1 katha (bihar)?
1 katha (bihar) equals 18.902958633 ankanam.
How do I convert kathas to ankanams?
Multiply the value in kathas by 18.902958633 to get ankanams.
How do I convert ankanams back to kathas?
Multiply the value in ankanams by 0.0529017716, or use the Ankanam to Katha (Bihar) converter.
How many ankanams is 100 kathas?
100 kathas equals 1890.2958632959 ankanams, because 100 × 18.902958633 = 1890.2958632959.

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Sources & references

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