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Convert Marla to Katha (Bihar)

Convert marlas to kathas instantly. 1 marla = 0.2000395444 katha (bihar) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Katha (Bihar) 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 (Bihar)

What is a katha (bihar)?

A Bihar katha is a traditional unit of land area equal to approximately 126.44 m² (1/20 of a pucca bigha in Bihar).

Origin of the katha (bihar)

Defined as 1/20 of the Bihar pucca bigha. Like other regional kathas, the actual size varies with the local bigha.

Where it is used

Bihar kathas appear in land records and property transactions across Bihar.

When and where it was developed

Traditional regional unit.

Marla to Katha (Bihar) conversion formula

The relationship between marlas and kathas:

1 marla = 0.2000395444 katha
1 katha = 4.9990115842 marla

To convert marlas to kathas, multiply the value in marlas by 0.2000395444. To reverse, multiply kathas by 4.9990115842.

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 (Bihar) 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 0.2000395444.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in kathas (katha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the katha (bihar) value by 4.9990115842.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 marla to katha:
1 × 0.2000395444 = 0.2000395444 katha

Example 2 — Convert 100 marla to katha:
100 × 0.2000395444 = 20.0039544448 katha

Marla to Katha (Bihar) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting marlas to kathas:

Marla [marla]Katha (Bihar) [katha]
0.010.0020003954
0.10.0200039544
10.2000395444
20.4000790889
30.6001186333
40.8001581778
51.0001977222
102.0003954445
204.000790889
306.0011863334
408.0015817779
5010.0019772224
10020.0039544448
500100.019772224
1000200.039544448

Frequently asked questions

How many kathas is 1 marla?
1 marla equals 0.2000395444 katha (bihar).
How do I convert marlas to kathas?
Multiply the value in marlas by 0.2000395444 to get kathas.
How do I convert kathas back to marlas?
Multiply the value in kathas by 4.9990115842, or use the Katha (Bihar) to Marla converter.
How many kathas is 100 marlas?
100 marlas equals 20.0039544448 kathas, because 100 × 0.2000395444 = 20.0039544448.

Convert Marla to other area units

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 marla = 0.2000395444 katha) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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