Land Measurement Calculator

Bangladesh Land Units — Quick Reference

• 1 Square Feet = base unit
• 1 Square Meter = 10.764 sq ft
• 1 Square Yard = 9 sq ft
• 1 Chotak = 45 sq ft
• 1 Katha = 16 chotak = 720 sq ft
• 1 Bigha = 20 katha = 14,400 sq ft = 33 shotok
• 1 Shotok / Decimal = 435.6 sq ft
• 1 Acre = 100 shotok = 43,560 sq ft ≈ 3.025 bigha
• 1 Hectare = 10,000 sq m = 107,639 sq ft ≈ 7.47 bigha
• General & Sylhet: 1 gonda = 871.2 sq ft; Chittagong: 1 gonda = 435.6 sq ft
• Chittagong: 1 kani = 40 gonda; Sylhet: 1 kani = 20 gonda (both 17,424 sq ft)

Regional Land Measurements in Bangladesh

Some land units are used differently across the divisions of Bangladesh. In Dhaka, Narayanganj, Gazipur, Savar, Rajshahi, Naogaon, Natore, Chapainawabganj, Khulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira, Jashore, Barishal, Patuakhali, Bhola, Jhalokathi, Mymensingh, Netrokona, Kishoreganj, Jamalpur, Rangpur, Dinajpur, Kurigram and Gaibandha, the general measurement is used (1 gonda = 871.2 sq ft).

In Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Noakhali, Cumilla, Feni, Lakshmipur and Chandpur, 1 kani = 40 gonda and 1 gonda = 435.6 sq ft.

In Sylhet, Moulvibazar, Habiganj and Sunamganj, 1 kani = 20 gonda and 1 gonda = 871.2 sq ft. In both regions 1 kani = 17,424 sq ft.

Land measurement units in Bangladesh — conversion chart

1 acre = 100 decimals ≈ 3 bigha 5 katha. 1 bigha = 20 katha = 33 decimal. 1 katha = 5 chhatok = 1.65 decimal. 1 decimal = 435.6 sq ft. 1 hectare = 2.47 acres = 7.47 bigha.

The value of bigha and katha may vary slightly across different regions of Bangladesh. Government records are usually in decimal and acre. Use this tool to verify the unit used in the deed when buying or selling land.

Which units are used in land deeds and khatian?

Bangladesh Ministry of Land records primarily use acre and decimal. Older deeds may have bigha-katha-chhatok. Land area in porcha and khatian is written in decimal (shotok).

Before buying land, verify the decimal count in the deed — convert decimal to bigha or katha using this calculator to understand the area. A calculation error can cause land disputes.

Before Buying Land

Before buying land, always verify the deed, khatian (porcha) and mutation (namjari). Collect the updated khatian from the AC Land office, match the dag number, and confirm the seller's chain of ownership. Land area in deeds is usually stated in shotok/decimal.