Convert Square Foot to Marla
Convert square feet to marlas instantly. 1 square foot = 0.0036730732 marla — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Marla to Square Foot converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Square Foot
A square foot is an imperial unit of area equal to exactly 0.09290304 m². It is the dominant unit for real estate area measurement in the United States and is widely used in India for residential property listings.
Derived by squaring the foot. The foot was standardized to exactly 0.3048 m via the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement.
Square feet are the standard unit for US real estate floor area, HVAC capacity ratings (BTU per ft²), commercial leasing, and construction. In India, square feet is the dominant unit for residential property advertisements alongside traditional regional units.
Foot dates to ancient civilizations; modern exact value standardized in 1959.
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.
Square Foot to Marla conversion formula
The relationship between square feet and marlas:
To convert square feet to marlas, multiply the value in square feet by 0.0036730732. To reverse, multiply marlas by 272.2515861698.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in marlas updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Marla to Square Foot converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert square feet to marlas
- Write down the value in square feet (ft²).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0036730732.
- The product is the equivalent value in marlas (marla).
- To reverse, multiply the marla value by 272.2515861698.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 ft² to marla:
1 × 0.0036730732 = 0.0036730732 marla
Example 2 — Convert 100 ft² to marla:
100 × 0.0036730732 = 0.3673073182 marla
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-square foot school ruler converts cleanly to marlas — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 ft² × 0.0036730732 = 0.1101921955 marla
Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions
A 10-square foot fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between square feet and marlas daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 ft² × 0.0036730732 = 0.0367307318 marla
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 square feet wide. Converting to marlas is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 ft² × 0.0036730732 = 0.0183653659 marla
Square Foot to Marla conversion table
Standard reference values for converting square feet to marlas:
| Square Foot [ft²] | Marla [marla] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 3.673073e-5 |
| 0.1 | 0.0003673073 |
| 1 | 0.0036730732 |
| 2 | 0.0073461464 |
| 3 | 0.0110192195 |
| 4 | 0.0146922927 |
| 5 | 0.0183653659 |
| 10 | 0.0367307318 |
| 20 | 0.0734614636 |
| 30 | 0.1101921955 |
| 40 | 0.1469229273 |
| 50 | 0.1836536591 |
| 100 | 0.3673073182 |
| 500 | 1.8365365912 |
| 1000 | 3.6730731823 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 ft² = 0.0036730732 marla) 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.