Gaj to square meters
1 gaj = 0.836127 square meters
Type a value in gaj (gaj) to get square meters (m²) straight away. A gaj is smaller than a square meter, so the number goes down. Both units belong to area, measured here against the square meter.
1 gaj = 0.83612736 m²
Formula
m² = gaj × 0.83612736
One gaj is 0.83612736 square meters, so multiply by that factor. You can also divide by 1.19599, the number of gaj in one square meter. Here gaj is the value in gaj and m² is the result in square meters.
Worked example: 100 gaj × 0.83612736 = 83.6127 square meters.
Gaj to square meters table
| gaj (gaj) | square meters (m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 gaj | 0.836127 m² |
| 2 gaj | 1.67225 m² |
| 3 gaj | 2.50838 m² |
| 4 gaj | 3.34451 m² |
| 5 gaj | 4.18064 m² |
| 6 gaj | 5.01676 m² |
| 7 gaj | 5.85289 m² |
| 8 gaj | 6.68902 m² |
| 9 gaj | 7.52515 m² |
| 10 gaj | 8.36127 m² |
| 15 gaj | 12.5419 m² |
| 20 gaj | 16.7225 m² |
| 25 gaj | 20.9032 m² |
| 30 gaj | 25.0838 m² |
| 40 gaj | 33.4451 m² |
| 50 gaj | 41.8064 m² |
| 60 gaj | 50.1676 m² |
| 75 gaj | 62.7096 m² |
| 100 gaj | 83.6127 m² |
Everyday gaj in square meters
| What it is | gaj | m² |
|---|---|---|
| a small plot | 50 gaj | 41.8064 m² |
| a 30 × 30 ft plot | 100 gaj | 83.6127 m² |
| a common city plot | 150 gaj | 125.419 m² |
| a large city plot | 200 gaj | 167.225 m² |
| a farmhouse plot | 500 gaj | 418.064 m² |
Quick estimate in your head
Multiply by about 0.84. For 100 gaj that gives 84 m² against an exact 83.6127 m², an error of 0.5%.
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 meter (m²). A square 1 m on each side. The SI unit of area, used for flats outside the US and India.
Going the other way, 1 square meter is 1.19599 gaj.
Questions
How many square meters are in 1 gaj?
1 gaj is 0.836127 square meters, and 1 square meter is 1.19599 gaj.
How do I convert gaj to square meters?
Use m² = gaj × 0.83612736. For example, 100 gaj × 0.83612736 = 83.6127 square meters.
Is the gaj to square meter factor exact?
Yes, the definitions are exact, so the factor is exact. Results here are rounded to 6 significant digits for display.
How much is a farmhouse plot in square meters?
500 gaj is 418.064 m².
Source for the conversion factor: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C (units of area).
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