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Convert Marla to Katha (Assam)

Convert marlas to kathas instantly. 1 marla = 0.0937785028 katha (assam) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Katha (Assam) 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

Katha (Assam)

What is a katha (assam)?

An Assam katha is a traditional unit of land area equal to approximately 269.71 m² (1/5 of an Assam bigha). It is larger than the Bengal katha despite sharing the name.

Origin of the katha (assam)

Defined as 1/5 of the Assam bigha. The same word 'katha' refers to different sizes in different regional systems.

Where it is used

Assam kathas appear in property records across Assam, particularly for agricultural and rural land transactions.

When and where it was developed

Traditional regional unit; relationship to bigha standardized as 1:5 in Assam.

Marla to Katha (Assam) conversion formula

The relationship between marlas and kathas:

1 marla = 0.0937785028 katha
1 katha = 10.663424663 marla

To convert marlas to kathas, multiply the value in marlas by 0.0937785028. To reverse, multiply kathas by 10.663424663.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert marlas to kathas

  1. Write down the value in marlas (marla).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0937785028.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in kathas (katha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the katha (assam) value by 10.663424663.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 marla to katha:
1 × 0.0937785028 = 0.0937785028 katha

Example 2 — Convert 100 marla to katha:
100 × 0.0937785028 = 9.3778502836 katha

Marla to Katha (Assam) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting marlas to kathas:

Marla [marla]Katha (Assam) [katha]
0.010.000937785
0.10.0093778503
10.0937785028
20.1875570057
30.2813355085
40.3751140113
50.4688925142
100.9377850284
201.8755700567
302.8133550851
403.7511401135
504.6889251418
1009.3778502836
50046.8892514182
100093.7785028364

Frequently asked questions

How many kathas is 1 marla?
1 marla equals 0.0937785028 katha (assam).
How do I convert marlas to kathas?
Multiply the value in marlas by 0.0937785028 to get kathas.
How do I convert kathas back to marlas?
Multiply the value in kathas by 10.663424663, or use the Katha (Assam) to Marla converter.
How many kathas is 100 marlas?
100 marlas equals 9.3778502836 kathas, because 100 × 0.0937785028 = 9.3778502836.

Convert Marla to other area units

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 marla = 0.0937785028 katha) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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