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🇧🇩 Bangladesh · Katha · Bigha · Decimal · Global Units
Land Area Converter
Convert between Katha, Bigha, Decimal (Shotok), Square Feet, Acre, Hectare, Square Metre and more. Built for Bangladesh land buyers, sellers, and surveyors.
Land Area Converter — BD & Global Units
Katha · Bigha · Decimal · Sqft · Acre · Hectare
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Acre—
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🇧🇩 Bangladesh Land Reference
1 Katha = 720 sqft1 Bigha = 20 Katha1 Decimal = 435.6 sqft1 Bigha = 33 Decimal1 Acre = 100 Decimal1 Acre = 3 Bigha (approx)
How to Use
- 1Enter the land area value you want to convert.
- 2Select the unit you are converting from (e.g. Katha).
- 3All other units are calculated and shown instantly.
- 4Use the quick preset buttons for the most common BD units.
Example
- Input: 5 Katha
5 Katha = 3,600 sqft = 8.26 Decimal = 0.25 Bigha = 0.0826 Acre
How Conversion Works
All units are converted through Square Feet as the base unit. 1 Katha = 720 sqft, 1 Bigha = 14,400 sqft, 1 Decimal = 435.6 sqft, 1 Acre = 43,560 sqft, 1 Hectare = 107,639 sqft.
Land Measurement Tips for Bangladesh
- 11 Katha = 720 sqft — the most common unit for buying/selling plots in BD
- 2Always verify with official land documents (porcha) which unit is being used
- 3Old deeds may use local 'sher' or 'gonda' — consult a local surveyor
- 41 Decimal = 1 Shotok (শতক) — same unit, two names
- 5For large agricultural land, Bigha and Acre are most commonly quoted
- 6Government khatian (খতিয়ান) records often use Decimal as standard
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet in 1 Katha in Bangladesh?
1 Katha = 720 square feet in Bangladesh (standard BD measurement). This may vary slightly by region in older land documents.
How many Katha in 1 Bigha?
1 Bigha = 20 Katha in Bangladesh. So 1 Bigha = 14,400 square feet.
How many Decimal in 1 Bigha?
1 Bigha = 33 Decimal (approximately). 1 Decimal = 435.6 square feet.
What is a Decimal (শতক)?
Decimal (locally called Shotok/শতক) is a unit of land area widely used in Bangladesh. 1 Decimal = 435.6 square feet = 1/100th of an acre.
How many Decimal in 1 Acre?
1 Acre = 100 Decimal = 43,560 square feet.
What is the difference between Katha and Decimal?
Katha and Decimal are both common in Bangladesh but measured differently. 1 Katha = 720 sqft. 1 Decimal = 435.6 sqft. They are not equal — 1 Katha ≈ 1.65 Decimal.