Convert Marla to Kanal
Convert marlas to kanals instantly. 1 marla = 0.0500002965 kanal — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Kanal to Marla converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
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).
Defined as 1/20 of a kanal during British colonial administration of Punjab. 160 marlas equal 1 acre.
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.
Standardized in colonial Punjab.
Kanal
A kanal is a unit of land area used in Punjab, Haryana, and Pakistani Punjab, equal to approximately 505.857 m² (1/8 of an acre or 605 square yards).
Defined as 1/8 of an acre during British colonial administration of Punjab. 8 kanals make 1 acre; 20 marlas make 1 kanal.
Kanals are the primary unit for residential property in Punjab (India and Pakistan), Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. Property listings typically use kanal and marla units alongside square feet.
Standardized in colonial Punjab.
Marla to Kanal conversion formula
The relationship between marlas and kanals:
To convert marlas to kanals, multiply the value in marlas by 0.0500002965. To reverse, multiply kanals by 19.9998813901.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in kanals updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Kanal to Marla converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert marlas to kanals
- Write down the value in marlas (marla).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0500002965.
- The product is the equivalent value in kanals (kanal).
- To reverse, multiply the kanal value by 19.9998813901.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 marla to kanal:
1 × 0.0500002965 = 0.0500002965 kanal
Example 2 — Convert 100 marla to kanal:
100 × 0.0500002965 = 5.0000296526 kanal
Marla to Kanal conversion table
Standard reference values for converting marlas to kanals:
| Marla [marla] | Kanal [kanal] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000500003 |
| 0.1 | 0.0050000297 |
| 1 | 0.0500002965 |
| 2 | 0.1000005931 |
| 3 | 0.1500008896 |
| 4 | 0.2000011861 |
| 5 | 0.2500014826 |
| 10 | 0.5000029653 |
| 20 | 1.0000059305 |
| 30 | 1.5000088958 |
| 40 | 2.0000118611 |
| 50 | 2.5000148263 |
| 100 | 5.0000296526 |
| 500 | 25.0001482632 |
| 1000 | 50.0002965265 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 marla = 0.0500002965 kanal) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.