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Convert Marla to Hectare

Convert marlas to hectares instantly. 1 marla = 0.0025293 hectare — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Hectare 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.

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.

Marla to Hectare conversion formula

The relationship between marlas and hectares:

1 marla = 0.0025293 ha
1 ha = 395.3663068833 marla

To convert marlas to hectares, multiply the value in marlas by 0.0025293. To reverse, multiply hectares by 395.3663068833.

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 Marla converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert marlas to hectares

  1. Write down the value in marlas (marla).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0025293.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in hectares (ha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the hectare value by 395.3663068833.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 marla to ha:
1 × 0.0025293 = 0.0025293 ha

Example 2 — Convert 100 marla to ha:
100 × 0.0025293 = 0.25293 ha

Marla to Hectare conversion table

Standard reference values for converting marlas to hectares:

Marla [marla]Hectare [ha]
0.012.5293e-5
0.10.00025293
10.0025293
20.0050586
30.0075879
40.0101172
50.0126465
100.025293
200.050586
300.075879
400.101172
500.126465
1000.25293
5001.26465
10002.5293

Frequently asked questions

How many hectares is 1 marla?
1 marla equals 0.0025293 hectare.
How do I convert marlas to hectares?
Multiply the value in marlas by 0.0025293 to get hectares.
How do I convert hectares back to marlas?
Multiply the value in hectares by 395.3663068833, or use the Hectare to Marla converter.
How many hectares is 100 marlas?
100 marlas equals 0.25293 hectares, because 100 × 0.0025293 = 0.25293.

Convert Marla to other area units

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 marla = 0.0025293 ha) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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