Bigha to hectares
1 bigha = 0.250838 hectares
Type a value in bigha (bigha) to get hectares (ha) straight away. A bigha is smaller than a hectare, so the number goes down. Both units belong to area, measured here against the square meter.
1 bigha = 0.25083821 ha
Formula
ha = bigha × 0.25083821
One bigha is 0.25083821 hectares, so multiply by that factor. You can also divide by 3.98663, the number of bigha in one hectare. Here bigha is the value in bigha and ha is the result in hectares.
Worked example: 2 bigha × 0.25083821 = 0.501676 hectares.
Bigha to hectares table
| bigha (bigha) | hectares (ha) |
|---|---|
| 1 bigha | 0.250838 ha |
| 2 bigha | 0.501676 ha |
| 3 bigha | 0.752515 ha |
| 4 bigha | 1.00335 ha |
| 5 bigha | 1.25419 ha |
| 6 bigha | 1.50503 ha |
| 7 bigha | 1.75587 ha |
| 8 bigha | 2.00671 ha |
| 9 bigha | 2.25754 ha |
| 10 bigha | 2.50838 ha |
| 15 bigha | 3.76257 ha |
| 20 bigha | 5.01676 ha |
| 25 bigha | 6.27096 ha |
| 30 bigha | 7.52515 ha |
| 40 bigha | 10.0335 ha |
| 50 bigha | 12.5419 ha |
| 60 bigha | 15.0503 ha |
| 75 bigha | 18.8129 ha |
| 100 bigha | 25.0838 ha |
Everyday bigha in hectares
| What it is | bigha | ha |
|---|---|---|
| half a bigha | 0.5 bigha | 0.125419 ha |
| one bigha (27,000 sq ft basis) | 1 bigha | 0.250838 ha |
| a small farm | 2 bigha | 0.501676 ha |
| a family farm | 5 bigha | 1.25419 ha |
| a larger holding | 10 bigha | 2.50838 ha |
Quick estimate in your head
Multiply by about 0.25. For 2 bigha that gives 0.5 ha against an exact 0.501676 ha, an error of 0.3%.
Watch out for
- A bigha is not standard. It ranges from about 14,400 sq ft to 27,000 sq ft depending on the state, and even district. Use your land record's local value before a sale.
About the units
Bigha (bigha). Varies by state. This page uses 27,000 sq ft (common in Uttar Pradesh). Bihar uses about 27,220 sq ft, Rajasthan (pucca) 27,225, Gujarat 17,424, West Bengal and Assam 14,400, Punjab and Haryana 9,070, Himachal 8,712. Check your land record.
Hectare (ha). 10,000 m², a square 100 m on each side. The metric unit for farmland and forests.
Going the other way, 1 hectare is 3.98663 bigha.
Questions
How many hectares are in 1 bigha?
1 bigha is 0.250838 hectares, and 1 hectare is 3.98663 bigha.
How do I convert bigha to hectares?
Use ha = bigha × 0.25083821. For example, 2 bigha × 0.25083821 = 0.501676 hectares.
Why does bigha differ between states?
Bigha is a traditional unit with no national standard. This page uses 27,000 sq ft (common in Uttar Pradesh). Bihar uses about 27,220 sq ft, Gujarat 17,424, West Bengal 14,400 and Punjab 9,070. Use the figure in your land record.
How much is a larger holding in hectares?
10 bigha is 2.50838 ha.
Source for the conversion factor: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C (units of area).
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