Kanal to marla
1 kanal = 20 marla
Type a value in kanal (kanal) to get marla (marla) straight away. A kanal is larger than a marla, so the number goes up. Both units belong to area, measured here against the square meter.
1 kanal = 20 marla
Formula
marla = kanal × 20
One kanal is 20 marla, so multiply the kanal value by that factor. Here kanal is the value in kanal and marla is the result in marla.
Worked example: 2 kanal × 20 = 40 marla.
Kanal to marla table
| kanal (kanal) | marla (marla) |
|---|---|
| 1 kanal | 20 marla |
| 2 kanal | 40 marla |
| 3 kanal | 60 marla |
| 4 kanal | 80 marla |
| 5 kanal | 100 marla |
| 6 kanal | 120 marla |
| 7 kanal | 140 marla |
| 8 kanal | 160 marla |
| 9 kanal | 180 marla |
| 10 kanal | 200 marla |
| 15 kanal | 300 marla |
| 20 kanal | 400 marla |
| 25 kanal | 500 marla |
| 30 kanal | 600 marla |
| 40 kanal | 800 marla |
| 50 kanal | 1,000 marla |
| 60 kanal | 1,200 marla |
| 75 kanal | 1,500 marla |
| 100 kanal | 2,000 marla |
Everyday kanal in marla
| What it is | kanal | marla |
|---|---|---|
| 20 marla | 1 kanal | 20 marla |
| a large villa plot | 2 kanal | 40 marla |
| half an acre | 4 kanal | 80 marla |
| one acre | 8 kanal | 160 marla |
| two acres | 16 kanal | 320 marla |
Quick estimate in your head
Multiply by about 20. For 2 kanal that gives 40 marla against an exact 40 marla, an error under 0.1%.
Watch out for
- Because a kanal is 20 marla, any change in the local marla changes the kanal too.
- A marla is 272.25 sq ft in the revenue standard, but some urban developers use 225 or 250 sq ft. Check the sale deed.
About the units
Kanal (kanal). 20 marla or 5,445 sq ft (1/8 acre) in the standard Punjab measure. Used in Punjab, Haryana and J&K.
Marla (marla). 272.25 sq ft in the standard Punjab and Haryana measure (some records use 225 or 250 sq ft). Used in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal and Jammu & Kashmir.
Going the other way, 1 marla is 0.05 kanal.
Questions
How many marla are in 1 kanal?
1 kanal is 20 marla, and 1 marla is 0.05 kanal.
How do I convert kanal to marla?
Use marla = kanal × 20. For example, 2 kanal × 20 = 40 marla.
Is a marla always 272.25 sq ft?
No. The standard Punjab and Haryana marla is 272.25 sq ft, but some municipal records use 225 or 250 sq ft. Check the unit used on your registry.
How much is two acres in marla?
16 kanal is 320 marla.
Source for the conversion factor: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C (units of area).
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