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Convert Katha (Bihar) to Hectare

Convert kathas to hectares instantly. 1 katha (bihar) = 0.012644 hectare — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Hectare 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.

Metric / SI

Hectare

What is a hectare?

A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, or one square hectometer. It is the most widely used metric unit for land measurement worldwide.

Origin of the hectare

Defined as 100 ares, equal to one square hectometer. The name was introduced in 1795 in France as part of the metric system.

Where it is used

Hectares are the standard unit for agricultural land measurement worldwide except in the US (which uses acres). 1 hectare equals 2.47105 acres. In India, hectares are used in modern agricultural census and land records alongside traditional regional units.

When and where it was developed

Adopted in France in 1795; standardized internationally through the SI system.

Katha (Bihar) to Hectare conversion formula

The relationship between kathas and hectares:

1 katha = 0.012644 ha
1 ha = 79.088895919 katha

To convert kathas to hectares, multiply the value in kathas by 0.012644. To reverse, multiply hectares by 79.088895919.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert kathas to hectares

  1. Write down the value in kathas (katha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.012644.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in hectares (ha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the hectare value by 79.088895919.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to ha:
1 × 0.012644 = 0.012644 ha

Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to ha:
100 × 0.012644 = 1.2644 ha

Katha (Bihar) to Hectare conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kathas to hectares:

Katha (Bihar) [katha]Hectare [ha]
0.010.00012644
0.10.0012644
10.012644
20.025288
30.037932
40.050576
50.06322
100.12644
200.25288
300.37932
400.50576
500.6322
1001.2644
5006.322
100012.644

Frequently asked questions

How many hectares is 1 katha (bihar)?
1 katha (bihar) equals 0.012644 hectare.
How do I convert kathas to hectares?
Multiply the value in kathas by 0.012644 to get hectares.
How do I convert hectares back to kathas?
Multiply the value in hectares by 79.088895919, or use the Hectare to Katha (Bihar) converter.
How many hectares is 100 kathas?
100 kathas equals 1.2644 hectares, because 100 × 0.012644 = 1.2644.

Convert Katha (Bihar) to other area units

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Sources & references

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