Land Area Converter
Convert Bangladeshi Land Units Instantly
Select a unit and enter a value below — the converted result updates automatically. All Bangladeshi land measurement standards are supported, e.g.— Katha, Bigha, Decimal, Acre, Kani and 20+ more.
Decimal / Shotok
Square Feet
Formula: 1 Decimal / Shotok = 435.6 Square Feet
Note: Local/regional variations of Katha, Bigha and Kani may exist across districts of Bangladesh. Figures above use the most widely accepted national standard.
Reference Chart
1 Katha to All Bangladeshi Land Units
Full conversion chart with 1 Katha (720 sq. ft.) as the base reference unit.
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Know Your Units
Common Land Units Used in Bangladesh
A quick guide to the units you'll encounter most often when buying, selling or registering land in Bangladesh.
720 sq ft
Katha
The most commonly used unit for residential plots in urban Bangladesh, especially in Dhaka and Chattogram. 1 Katha = 720 square feet.
20 Katha
Bigha
A larger traditional unit used mainly for agricultural and semi-urban land. 1 Bigha equals 20 Katha, or roughly 33.06 Decimal.
435.6 sq ft
Decimal (Shotangsho / Satak)
Widely used in rural land records and deeds across Bangladesh. 1 Decimal is exactly 1/100th of an Acre.
43,560 sq ft
Acre
A standard international unit also used in Bangladeshi land documents, particularly for larger holdings. 1 Acre = 100 Decimal ≈ 60.5 Katha.
17,280 sq ft
Kani
A traditional unit still common in Sylhet and parts of northeastern Bangladesh. 1 Kani is subdivided into 20 Gonda.
864 sq ft
Gonda
A subdivision of Kani used mainly in the Sylhet region, further divisible into Kora and Kranti for very small plots.
10.76 sq ft
Square Meter
The SI metric unit, increasingly used in modern land surveys, architectural drawings and government mapping records.
107,639 sq ft
Hectare
Common in government and mouza-level land administration records, particularly for agricultural and khas land.
Buyer's Checklist
Things to Verify Before Buying Land in Bangladesh
A quick checklist to help you avoid common pitfalls when purchasing land or property.
1
Verify the original deed (Dolil) and trace the chain of ownership back several transfers.
2
Check the latest khatian (record of rights) and mutation (Namjari) status at the local Land Office.
3
Confirm the land is free of dispute, litigation or injunction by checking relevant civil court records.
4
Match the recorded land area (in Katha/Decimal) with the actual measured area on-site.
5
Ensure up-to-date land development tax (Khajna) receipts are available with no outstanding dues.
6
Check the CS, SA, RS and BS/City survey khatian for consistency in ownership and boundaries.
7
If inherited land, verify the heirs' shares and obtain no-objection from co-sharers where required.
8
Confirm the land isn't classified as khas, acquired, or under any government project.
9
Visit the site physically to confirm boundaries (Dag number) match official records.
10
Consult a qualified land/legal consultant before making any advance payment.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet are in 1 Katha? +
1 Katha equals 720 square feet in the standard Bangladeshi land measurement system, which is the value used throughout this converter.
How many Decimal are in 1 Bigha? +
1 Bigha equals 20 Katha, which is approximately 33.06 Decimal (33.06 Shotangsho/Satak).
How many Katha are in 1 Acre? +
1 Acre equals approximately 60.5 Katha, or exactly 100 Decimal.
Do Katha and Bigha values vary by district? +
Yes. While this converter uses the most widely accepted national standard (1 Katha = 720 sq ft), some districts and regions of Bangladesh apply slightly different local values, especially for Bigha and Kani. Always confirm the local standard with a surveyor for critical transactions.
Is this converter accurate for legal or registry purposes? +
This tool is intended for quick estimation. For legal documentation, deed registration or official survey purposes, always verify figures with a certified land surveyor or your local Land Office (Bhumi Office).
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