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Convert Marla to Bigha (Gujarat)

Convert marlas to bighas instantly. 1 marla = 0.0156251158 bigha (gujarat) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Bigha (Gujarat) 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.

Indian Subcontinent

Bigha (Gujarat)

What is a bigha (gujarat)?

A Gujarat bigha is a traditional unit of land area used in Gujarat and parts of Rajasthan, equal to approximately 1618.74 m² (about 0.4 acre).

Origin of the bigha (gujarat)

Originated as a traditional Gujarat land measure. The 1618.74 m² value corresponds to approximately 17,424 square feet.

Where it is used

Gujarat bighas appear in property records and agricultural transactions in Gujarat and bordering Rajasthan districts. Modern legal documents increasingly use hectares with bigha as the customary reference.

When and where it was developed

Traditional regional unit.

Marla to Bigha (Gujarat) conversion formula

The relationship between marlas and bighas:

1 marla = 0.0156251158 bigha
1 bigha = 63.9995255604 marla

To convert marlas to bighas, multiply the value in marlas by 0.0156251158. To reverse, multiply bighas by 63.9995255604.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert marlas to bighas

  1. Write down the value in marlas (marla).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0156251158.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in bighas (bigha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the bigha (gujarat) value by 63.9995255604.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 marla to bigha:
1 × 0.0156251158 = 0.0156251158 bigha

Example 2 — Convert 100 marla to bigha:
100 × 0.0156251158 = 1.5625115831 bigha

Marla to Bigha (Gujarat) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting marlas to bighas:

Marla [marla]Bigha (Gujarat) [bigha]
0.010.0001562512
0.10.0015625116
10.0156251158
20.0312502317
30.0468753475
40.0625004633
50.0781255792
100.1562511583
200.3125023166
300.4687534749
400.6250046332
500.7812557915
1001.5625115831
5007.8125579154
100015.6251158308

Frequently asked questions

How many bighas is 1 marla?
1 marla equals 0.0156251158 bigha (gujarat).
How do I convert marlas to bighas?
Multiply the value in marlas by 0.0156251158 to get bighas.
How do I convert bighas back to marlas?
Multiply the value in bighas by 63.9995255604, or use the Bigha (Gujarat) to Marla converter.
How many bighas is 100 marlas?
100 marlas equals 1.5625115831 bighas, because 100 × 0.0156251158 = 1.5625115831.

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 marla = 0.0156251158 bigha) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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