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Convert Katha (Bihar) to Ground (Chennai)

Convert kathas to grounds instantly. 1 katha (bihar) = 0.5670794333 ground (chennai) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ground (Chennai) 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

Ground (Chennai)

What is a ground (chennai)?

A ground is a unit of land area used primarily in Chennai (Tamil Nadu), equal to exactly 2400 square feet, or approximately 222.967 m².

Origin of the ground (chennai)

Standardized at 2400 sq ft in the Madras (Chennai) area during the colonial era. The name 'ground' is a direct English translation used in local property documentation.

Where it is used

Grounds are the primary unit for residential property in Chennai and surrounding Tamil Nadu districts. Property advertisements in Chennai commonly use grounds alongside square feet (24 grounds = 1 acre).

When and where it was developed

Standardized in colonial Madras Presidency.

Katha (Bihar) to Ground (Chennai) conversion formula

The relationship between kathas and grounds:

1 katha = 0.5670794333
1 = 1.7634213856 katha

To convert kathas to grounds, multiply the value in kathas by 0.5670794333. To reverse, multiply grounds by 1.7634213856.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert kathas to grounds

  1. Write down the value in kathas (katha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.5670794333.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in grounds ().
  4. To reverse, multiply the ground (chennai) value by 1.7634213856.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to :
1 × 0.5670794333 = 0.5670794333

Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to :
100 × 0.5670794333 = 56.7079433279

Katha (Bihar) to Ground (Chennai) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kathas to grounds:

Katha (Bihar) [katha]Ground (Chennai) []
0.010.0056707943
0.10.0567079433
10.5670794333
21.1341588666
31.7012382998
42.2683177331
52.8353971664
105.6707943328
2011.3415886656
3017.0123829984
4022.6831773312
5028.353971664
10056.7079433279
500283.5397166397
1000567.0794332794

Frequently asked questions

How many grounds is 1 katha (bihar)?
1 katha (bihar) equals 0.5670794333 ground (chennai).
How do I convert kathas to grounds?
Multiply the value in kathas by 0.5670794333 to get grounds.
How do I convert grounds back to kathas?
Multiply the value in grounds by 1.7634213856, or use the Ground (Chennai) to Katha (Bihar) converter.
How many grounds is 100 kathas?
100 kathas equals 56.7079433279 grounds, because 100 × 0.5670794333 = 56.7079433279.

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 katha = 0.5670794333 ) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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