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.
Note: Local/regional variations of Katha, Bigha and Kani may exist across districts of Bangladesh. Figures above use the most widely accepted national standard.
1 Katha to All Bangladeshi Land Units
Full conversion chart with 1 Katha (720 sq. ft.) as the base reference unit.
| Unit | 1 Katha Equals | 1 Unit in Square Feet |
|---|---|---|
| Square Feet | 720 | 1 sq ft |
| Decimal / Shotok | 1.652893 | 435.6 sq ft |
| Bigha | 0.05 | 14,400 sq ft |
| Acre | 0.016529 | 43,560 sq ft |
| Kani | 0.041667 | 17,280 sq ft |
| Gonda | 0.833333 | 864 sq ft |
| Kora | 3.333333 | 216 sq ft |
| Kranti | 9.917355 | 72.6 sq ft |
| Til | 198.347107 | 3.63 sq ft |
| Square Meter | 66.890254 | 10.7639 sq ft |
| Square Yard | 80 | 9 sq ft |
| Hectare | 0.006689 | 107,639 sq ft |
| Ayer (Are) | 0.668903 | 1,076.39 sq ft |
| Chotak | 16 | 45 sq ft |
| Square Hat | 320 | 2.25 sq ft |
| Square Link | 1,652.89 | 0.4356 sq ft |
| Square Inch | 103,686.64 | 0.006944 sq ft |
| Square Chain | 0.165289 | 4,356 sq ft |
| Dhul (Dhur) | 419.99993 | 1.714286 sq ft |
| Dondho | 60 | 12 sq ft |
| Kak | 13.333333 | 54 sq ft |
| Kontho | 10 | 72 sq ft |
| Ojutangsho | 165.289256 | 4.356 sq ft |
| Renu | 12,599.97 | 0.057143 sq ft |
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.
Katha
The most commonly used unit for residential plots in urban Bangladesh, especially in Dhaka and Chattogram. 1 Katha = 720 square feet.
Bigha
A larger traditional unit used mainly for agricultural and semi-urban land. 1 Bigha equals 20 Katha, or roughly 33.06 Decimal.
Decimal (Shotangsho / Satak)
Widely used in rural land records and deeds across Bangladesh. 1 Decimal is exactly 1/100th of an Acre.
Acre
A standard international unit also used in Bangladeshi land documents, particularly for larger holdings. 1 Acre = 100 Decimal ≈ 60.5 Katha.
Kani
A traditional unit still common in Sylhet and parts of northeastern Bangladesh. 1 Kani is subdivided into 20 Gonda.
Gonda
A subdivision of Kani used mainly in the Sylhet region, further divisible into Kora and Kranti for very small plots.
Square Meter
The SI metric unit, increasingly used in modern land surveys, architectural drawings and government mapping records.
Hectare
Common in government and mouza-level land administration records, particularly for agricultural and khas land.
Things to Verify Before Buying Land in Bangladesh
A quick checklist to help you avoid common pitfalls when purchasing land or property.
Verify the original deed (Dolil) and trace the chain of ownership back several transfers.
Check the latest khatian (record of rights) and mutation (Namjari) status at the local Land Office.
Confirm the land is free of dispute, litigation or injunction by checking relevant civil court records.
Match the recorded land area (in Katha/Decimal) with the actual measured area on-site.
Ensure up-to-date land development tax (Khajna) receipts are available with no outstanding dues.
Check the CS, SA, RS and BS/City survey khatian for consistency in ownership and boundaries.
If inherited land, verify the heirs' shares and obtain no-objection from co-sharers where required.
Confirm the land isn't classified as khas, acquired, or under any government project.
Visit the site physically to confirm boundaries (Dag number) match official records.
Consult a qualified land/legal consultant before making any advance payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 Katha equals 720 square feet in the standard Bangladeshi land measurement system, which is the value used throughout this converter.
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