Marla to Kanal Converter
Instant · no signup neededMarla and Kanal are the standard units used to measure plot and property sizes across Pakistan. Converting between them and other units — square feet, square yards, or square meters — matters whenever you're comparing plot listings, checking a property dealer's numbers, or filling in paperwork that uses a different unit than the one on your allotment letter. This calculator converts instantly between Marla, Kanal, square feet, square yards, and square meters.
Based on 1 Marla = 272.25 sq ft and 1 Kanal = 5,445 sq ft — the standard used across most of Pakistan, including DHA. A few older Lahore schemes use 225 sq ft per Marla instead; check your allotment letter if you need the exact figure for a specific plot.
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Frequently asked questions
1 Marla = 272.25 square feet under the standard conversion used across most of Pakistan, including DHA schemes. A few older Lahore housing schemes use 225 square feet per Marla instead, so check your allotment letter if you need the exact figure for a specific plot.
1 Kanal = 20 Marla = 5,445 square feet, using the standard 272.25 sq ft per Marla conversion.
No — while 272.25 sq ft per Marla is the standard used across most of Pakistan including DHA, some older schemes (particularly a few in Lahore) use 225 sq ft per Marla. Always confirm against your allotment letter or registry documents for a specific plot.
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