The Plot Size Conversions Pakistan: Marla to Square feet, Yards, Meters
Whenever you had gone through buying or selling a property you always heard about the matrix and units in order to convert the plot sizes. However these conversions are very confusing and make anybody stuck into these, and the fact is that knowing the plot size conversion is very crucial whether you are new into real estate or an experienced broker.
The major problems come when these property conversions are different in various cities of Pakistan and the fun fact that the conversion units in other countries are also very different. But you don’t have to be worried or confused and in this detailed guide we are going to mention each conversion from marla to square feet and so on.
What is plot size conversion in Pakistan in 2025?
The plot size conversion is very different in Pakistan as compared to other countries, the origin of these property units are back then in the British era. In different cities of Pakistan different property conversions are used. For example; In Lahore, Islamabad and other parts of Punjab the property measurement is done by using “Marla or Kanal’’. The term Marla and Kanal are also used in South Asian countries to check property measurements. Moreover in the Karachi or Sindh side the square yard( also known as Gazz in Urdu language) and square feet is used to measure a property.
What are the standard plot sizes in Pakistan?
When you are going to buy the plot it is very important to know the unit measurement, so you know how much plot size you are going to buy and what are the actual price of that land and the actual tax fixed on that size of plots.
You can also connect with the expert real estate agency or an agent to ensure that your process becomes more transparent by ensuring you that everything is in compliance with the legal requirements as well help you to understand the complexities of the real estate industry, in a better way so you can get a seamless experience throughout the process.
Moreover here down below we mentioned the the units which used most frequently in Pakistan:
Marla to square feet
Marla is one of the most popular units used all over in Pakistan, if we convert 1 marla to square feet it will be equivalent to 272.5 square feet. This unit is probably used to measure the small land areas which includes; residential plots.
Marla to Square Yard
Square yard is the imperial unit of measurements, it is also known as ‘Gazz’. Square Yard is mostly used with the marla measurements. The 5 Marla in square yard is equivalent to 151.25 sq.yard
Acres
Acres are used to check the size of the large lands or a plot of larger sizes, the acres is equivalent to 8 Kanal or 43,560 square feet.
Plot Size Conversion Chart
Here down below we mentioned the detailed plot size conversion from marla to square feet and then yard or meters.
Other conversion Units:
Here we mentioned the other necessary other conversion units:
Most Important Conversion:
Following are the most important conversion you always have keep in mind:
Why is the conversion of the plot size very important?
Following are the key points why you need to know marla to square feet conversion:
- Knowing the plot size conversion is a very important factor as in that way you can estimate the budget of the construction of your project. Moreover you can estimate the cost of the material, the labor and as well execute the time required for the complete construction.
- You can determine the taxes on the property in a better way, like the person who has over 5 marla plots and has to pay the tax, that is why property measurement is very crucial and the incorrect measurement can lead you to pay more and in results it could lead to legal issues and financial crises.
- It also ensures that all parties have all the correct information and you can sell or buy a plot or a piece of land more precisely and you know in that range of size what you are going to offer or buy.
Conclusion:
Knowing the plot conversion units is very crucial to know in order you are buying, selling or new to this market or an experienced broker. Sometimes these conversions tend to become very confusing and lead anybody to buy a plot or a land with the wrong measurements which ends up paying taxes wrongly as well as lead to legal issues. Moreover if you know the actual size of the plot it will help you to know the actual construction, labor and other material budget. You can check the complete guide about these conversions as these measuring units are different in various cities of Pakistan, our blog had mentioned about these plot conversions from 1 marla to square feet and yard or square feet.
