Gaj to square feet
1 gaj = 9 square feet
Type a value in gaj (gaj) to get square feet (sq ft) straight away. A gaj is larger than a square foot, so the number goes up. Both units belong to area, measured here against the square meter.
1 gaj = 9 sq ft
Formula
sq ft = gaj × 9
One gaj is 9 square feet, so multiply the gaj value by that factor. Here gaj is the value in gaj and sq ft is the result in square feet.
Worked example: 100 gaj × 9 = 900 square feet.
Gaj to square feet table
| gaj (gaj) | square feet (sq ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 gaj | 9 sq ft |
| 2 gaj | 18 sq ft |
| 3 gaj | 27 sq ft |
| 4 gaj | 36 sq ft |
| 5 gaj | 45 sq ft |
| 6 gaj | 54 sq ft |
| 7 gaj | 63 sq ft |
| 8 gaj | 72 sq ft |
| 9 gaj | 81 sq ft |
| 10 gaj | 90 sq ft |
| 15 gaj | 135 sq ft |
| 20 gaj | 180 sq ft |
| 25 gaj | 225 sq ft |
| 30 gaj | 270 sq ft |
| 40 gaj | 360 sq ft |
| 50 gaj | 450 sq ft |
| 60 gaj | 540 sq ft |
| 75 gaj | 675 sq ft |
| 100 gaj | 900 sq ft |
Everyday gaj in square feet
| What it is | gaj | sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| a small plot | 50 gaj | 450 sq ft |
| a 30 × 30 ft plot | 100 gaj | 900 sq ft |
| a common city plot | 150 gaj | 1,350 sq ft |
| a large city plot | 200 gaj | 1,800 sq ft |
| a farmhouse plot | 500 gaj | 4,500 sq ft |
Quick estimate in your head
Multiply by about 9. For 100 gaj that gives 900 sq ft against an exact 900 sq ft, an error under 0.1%.
Watch out for
- Gaj and square yard are the same area. Some brokers quote 'gaj' for a running yard (length), so confirm it means area.
About the units
Gaj (gaj). The Hindi name for a square yard (9 sq ft), common for plot sizes in North India.
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 0.111111 gaj.
Questions
How many square feet are in 1 gaj?
1 gaj is 9 square feet, and 1 square foot is 0.111111 gaj.
How do I convert gaj to square feet?
Use sq ft = gaj × 9. For example, 100 gaj × 9 = 900 square feet.
Is the gaj to square foot factor exact?
The factor comes from the unit definitions. Results here are rounded to 6 significant digits for display.
How much is a farmhouse plot in square feet?
500 gaj is 4,500 sq ft.
Source for the conversion factor: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C (units of area).
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