Bigha to square feet
1 bigha = 27,000 square feet
Type a value in bigha (bigha) to get square feet (sq ft) straight away. A bigha is larger than a square foot, so the number goes up. Both units belong to area, measured here against the square meter.
1 bigha = 27,000 sq ft
Formula
sq ft = bigha × 27,000
One bigha is 27,000 square feet, so multiply the bigha value by that factor. Here bigha is the value in bigha and sq ft is the result in square feet.
Worked example: 2 bigha × 27,000 = 54,000 square feet.
Bigha to square feet table
| bigha (bigha) | square feet (sq ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 bigha | 27,000 sq ft |
| 2 bigha | 54,000 sq ft |
| 3 bigha | 81,000 sq ft |
| 4 bigha | 108,000 sq ft |
| 5 bigha | 135,000 sq ft |
| 6 bigha | 162,000 sq ft |
| 7 bigha | 189,000 sq ft |
| 8 bigha | 216,000 sq ft |
| 9 bigha | 243,000 sq ft |
| 10 bigha | 270,000 sq ft |
| 15 bigha | 405,000 sq ft |
| 20 bigha | 540,000 sq ft |
| 25 bigha | 675,000 sq ft |
| 30 bigha | 810,000 sq ft |
| 40 bigha | 1,080,000 sq ft |
| 50 bigha | 1,350,000 sq ft |
| 60 bigha | 1,620,000 sq ft |
| 75 bigha | 2,025,000 sq ft |
| 100 bigha | 2,700,000 sq ft |
Everyday bigha in square feet
| What it is | bigha | sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| half a bigha | 0.5 bigha | 13,500 sq ft |
| one bigha (27,000 sq ft basis) | 1 bigha | 27,000 sq ft |
| a small farm | 2 bigha | 54,000 sq ft |
| a family farm | 5 bigha | 135,000 sq ft |
| a larger holding | 10 bigha | 270,000 sq ft |
Quick estimate in your head
Multiply by about 27,000. For 2 bigha that gives 54,000 sq ft against an exact 54,000 sq ft, an error under 0.1%.
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.
Square foot (sq ft). A square 1 foot on each side, 0.0929 m². The usual unit for flat and office sizes in India and the US.
Going the other way, 1 square foot is 0.000037037 bigha.
Questions
How many square feet are in 1 bigha?
1 bigha is 27,000 square feet, and 1 square foot is 0.000037037 bigha.
How do I convert bigha to square feet?
Use sq ft = bigha × 27,000. For example, 2 bigha × 27,000 = 54,000 square feet.
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 square feet?
10 bigha is 270,000 sq ft.
Source for the conversion factor: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C (units of area).
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