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Convert Katha (Bihar) to Marla

Convert kathas to marlas instantly. 1 katha (bihar) = 4.9990115842 marla — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Marla 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

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 (Bihar) to Marla conversion formula

The relationship between kathas and marlas:

1 katha = 4.9990115842 marla
1 marla = 0.2000395444 katha

To convert kathas to marlas, multiply the value in kathas by 4.9990115842. To reverse, multiply marlas by 0.2000395444.

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 (Bihar) 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 4.9990115842.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in marlas (marla).
  4. To reverse, multiply the marla value by 0.2000395444.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 katha to marla:
1 × 4.9990115842 = 4.9990115842 marla

Example 2 — Convert 100 katha to marla:
100 × 4.9990115842 = 499.9011584233 marla

Katha (Bihar) to Marla conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kathas to marlas:

Katha (Bihar) [katha]Marla [marla]
0.010.0499901158
0.10.4999011584
14.9990115842
29.9980231685
314.9970347527
419.9960463369
524.9950579212
1049.9901158423
2099.9802316847
30149.970347527
40199.9604633693
50249.9505792116
100499.9011584233
5002499.5057921164
10004999.0115842328

Frequently asked questions

How many marlas is 1 katha (bihar)?
1 katha (bihar) equals 4.9990115842 marla.
How do I convert kathas to marlas?
Multiply the value in kathas by 4.9990115842 to get marlas.
How do I convert marlas back to kathas?
Multiply the value in marlas by 0.2000395444, or use the Marla to Katha (Bihar) converter.
How many marlas is 100 kathas?
100 kathas equals 499.9011584233 marlas, because 100 × 4.9990115842 = 499.9011584233.

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 katha = 4.9990115842 marla) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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