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Convert Marla to Acre

Convert marlas to acres instantly. 1 marla = 0.0062500364 acre — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Acre to Marla 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

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.

Imperial / US Customary

Acre

What is a acre?

An acre is an imperial unit of area equal to exactly 4046.8564224 m². It is the most widely used non-metric unit for land area, particularly in the US, UK, and India.

Origin of the acre

Originally defined in medieval England as the area one yoke of oxen could plow in a day, approximately 40 perches by 4 perches. Standardized via the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement.

Where it is used

Acres are the standard land measurement unit in the US (real estate, agriculture), the UK (rural property), and widely used in India (alongside hectares and traditional regional units). 1 acre = 4840 sq yd = 43,560 sq ft = 0.4047 hectare.

When and where it was developed

Medieval English farming origin; modern exact value standardized in 1959.

Marla to Acre conversion formula

The relationship between marlas and acres:

1 marla = 0.0062500364 ac
1 ac = 159.9990678211 marla

To convert marlas to acres, multiply the value in marlas by 0.0062500364. To reverse, multiply acres by 159.9990678211.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in acres updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Acre to Marla converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert marlas to acres

  1. Write down the value in marlas (marla).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0062500364.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in acres (ac).
  4. To reverse, multiply the acre value by 159.9990678211.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 marla to ac:
1 × 0.0062500364 = 0.0062500364 ac

Example 2 — Convert 100 marla to ac:
100 × 0.0062500364 = 0.6250036413 ac

Marla to Acre conversion table

Standard reference values for converting marlas to acres:

Marla [marla]Acre [ac]
0.016.250036e-5
0.10.0006250036
10.0062500364
20.0125000728
30.0187501092
40.0250001457
50.0312501821
100.0625003641
200.1250007283
300.1875010924
400.2500014565
500.3125018207
1000.6250036413
5003.1250182067
10006.2500364134

Frequently asked questions

How many acres is 1 marla?
1 marla equals 0.0062500364 acre.
How do I convert marlas to acres?
Multiply the value in marlas by 0.0062500364 to get acres.
How do I convert acres back to marlas?
Multiply the value in acres by 159.9990678211, or use the Acre to Marla converter.
How many acres is 100 marlas?
100 marlas equals 0.6250036413 acres, because 100 × 0.0062500364 = 0.6250036413.

Convert Marla to other area units

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 marla = 0.0062500364 ac) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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