Marla to Square Feet Conversion in Pakistan (2026) — Plot Size Guide

Quick answer: In Pakistan, 1 marla = 272.25 square feet in the revenue record, but 1 marla = 225 square feet in most private housing societies. 1 kanal = 20 marla — that's 5,445 sq ft (revenue) or 4,500 sq ft (society). Convert any plot instantly with our free land area & plot division calculator.

If you have ever been quoted a "5 marla plot" in one city and a "5 marla plot" in another — and they were clearly different sizes — you already know the problem: Pakistan runs on two marla standards, and nobody warns you which one applies until money changes hands. This guide fixes that permanently.

Why There Are Two Marla Standards in Pakistan

Neither is "wrong" — they measure different things. The revenue marla comes from the old land-record system; societies redefined the marla to make plot math tidy (a society 5 marla = exactly 1,125 sq ft = 25′ × 45′). The rule: land bought from a society follows the society marla; land bought on the open registry follows the revenue marla. Always ask which standard your seller means before comparing prices.

Marla to Square Feet Conversion Table (Society Standard — 225 sq ft)

Marla to Square Feet Conversion Table (Revenue Standard — 272.25 sq ft)

Other Land Units You'll Meet in Pakistan

How to Convert Marla to Square Feet Manually

1. Ask which standard applies — society (225) or revenue record (272.25).
2. Multiply marla by the standard: 5 marla × 225 = 1,125 sq ft.
3. To go back, divide: 1,800 sq ft ÷ 225 = 8 marla (or 6.6 revenue marla).
4. For gaz, divide square feet by 9: 1,125 ÷ 9 = 125 gaz.

Or skip the math entirely: our land area calculator converts length × width into marla, kanal, sq ft, gaz and acres at once, and the unit conversion calculator handles every other unit — including maund to kg for steel quotes.

Dividing Land into Plots? Watch These Three Traps

Families dividing an inherited parcel into 5 marla plots for the first time usually lose money to one of these:

• Road and waiver deductions. Societies and approved schemes typically deduct 20–30% of gross area for roads, parks and services. A 1-kanal parcel rarely yields a full 4 society plots of 5 marla each — plan for 3.4 marla average per plot after deductions.
• Frontage vs depth. Two plots can have identical area and very different value. A 25′ front beats a 18′ front at the same marla. Use the visual subdivide tool in our plot division calculator to balance both before drawing boundaries.
• The 225 vs 272.25 switch. If you subdivide revenue land but sell it "society style", every plot shrinks 22% on paper and disputes follow. State the standard in writing on every agreement.

Plot Sizes and House Cost — Where This Connects

Plot size drives construction budget: a society 5 marla (1,125 sq ft) typically builds about 1,350 sq ft of covered area over two floors, while a 10 marla (2,250 sq ft) builds 2,700+ sq ft. Costs follow — see our 5 marla house construction cost breakdown and cost per marla guide for 2026 rates, then price your materials with the grey structure cost calculator.

Marla & Plot Size — FAQs

How many sq ft is 3 marla? Society standard: 675 sq ft. Revenue standard: 817 sq ft.

Is 20 marla one kanal? Yes — 1 kanal = 20 marla exactly, under both standards (4,500 or 5,445 sq ft).

How many marla is a 30×60 plot? 1,800 sq ft = 8 society marla or 6.6 revenue marla. Confirm the standard before you price it.

Which marla does Jhelum use? Old city and registry land uses the revenue marla (272.25 sq ft); newer schemes and societies around Jhelum commonly use 225 sq ft. Ask for the khasra/registry measurement for revenue land.

Measuring Land in Jhelum? Bring Us the Numbers

Khokhar Traders works with plot drawings every day — bring your dimensions and we'll help you sanity-check the area, then quote materials for exactly that size of build. Call or WhatsApp +92 331 5083 648, or visit our store on Jhelum's main route. For the full picture, start with our land area & plot division calculator — it's free and works on your phone.