Guntha to bigha
1 guntha = 0.0403333 bigha
Type a value in guntha (guntha) to get bigha (bigha) straight away. A guntha is smaller than a bigha, so the number goes down. Both units belong to area, measured here against the square meter.
1 guntha = 0.040333333 bigha
Formula
bigha = guntha × 0.040333333
One guntha is 0.040333333 bigha, so multiply by that factor. You can also divide by 24.7934, the number of guntha in one bigha. Here guntha is the value in guntha and bigha is the result in bigha.
Worked example: 10 guntha × 0.040333333 = 0.403333 bigha.
Guntha to bigha table
| guntha (guntha) | bigha (bigha) |
|---|---|
| 1 guntha | 0.0403333 bigha |
| 2 guntha | 0.0806667 bigha |
| 3 guntha | 0.121 bigha |
| 4 guntha | 0.161333 bigha |
| 5 guntha | 0.201667 bigha |
| 6 guntha | 0.242 bigha |
| 7 guntha | 0.282333 bigha |
| 8 guntha | 0.322667 bigha |
| 9 guntha | 0.363 bigha |
| 10 guntha | 0.403333 bigha |
| 15 guntha | 0.605 bigha |
| 20 guntha | 0.806667 bigha |
| 25 guntha | 1.00833 bigha |
| 30 guntha | 1.21 bigha |
| 40 guntha | 1.61333 bigha |
| 50 guntha | 2.01667 bigha |
| 60 guntha | 2.42 bigha |
| 75 guntha | 3.025 bigha |
| 100 guntha | 4.03333 bigha |
Everyday guntha in bigha
| What it is | guntha | bigha |
|---|---|---|
| a 33 × 33 ft square | 1 guntha | 0.0403333 bigha |
| a small house plot | 2 guntha | 0.0806667 bigha |
| a farmhouse plot | 5 guntha | 0.201667 bigha |
| a quarter acre | 10 guntha | 0.403333 bigha |
| one acre | 40 guntha | 1.61333 bigha |
Quick estimate in your head
Multiply by about 0.04. For 10 guntha that gives 0.4 bigha against an exact 0.403333 bigha, an error of 0.8%.
Watch out for
- Guntha is used in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat and Telangana; the 1,089 sq ft value is the same across these states.
- 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
Guntha (guntha). 1,089 sq ft (33 × 33 ft), 1/40 of an acre. Used in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat and Telangana.
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.
Going the other way, 1 bigha is 24.7934 guntha.
Questions
How many bigha are in 1 guntha?
1 guntha is 0.0403333 bigha, and 1 bigha is 24.7934 guntha.
How do I convert guntha to bigha?
Use bigha = guntha × 0.040333333. For example, 10 guntha × 0.040333333 = 0.403333 bigha.
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 one acre in bigha?
40 guntha is 1.61333 bigha.
Source for the conversion factor: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C (units of area).