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.
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.
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.
Defined as 1/5 of the Assam bigha. The same word 'katha' refers to different sizes in different regional systems.
Assam kathas appear in property records across Assam, particularly for agricultural and rural land transactions.
Traditional regional unit; relationship to bigha standardized as 1:5 in Assam.
Marla to Katha (Assam) conversion formula
The relationship between marlas and kathas:
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
- Write down the value in marlas (marla).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0937785028.
- The product is the equivalent value in kathas (katha).
- 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] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000937785 |
| 0.1 | 0.0093778503 |
| 1 | 0.0937785028 |
| 2 | 0.1875570057 |
| 3 | 0.2813355085 |
| 4 | 0.3751140113 |
| 5 | 0.4688925142 |
| 10 | 0.9377850284 |
| 20 | 1.8755700567 |
| 30 | 2.8133550851 |
| 40 | 3.7511401135 |
| 50 | 4.6889251418 |
| 100 | 9.3778502836 |
| 500 | 46.8892514182 |
| 1000 | 93.7785028364 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 marla = 0.0937785028 katha) 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 Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.