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Biswa to Katha Converter

1 Biswa = 1 Katha

1 Biswa = 1 Katha

Using the standard/average value — select a state for local values

For informational purposes only. Confirm the local standard before any transaction.

How to convert Biswa to Katha

To convert Biswa to Katha, multiply the area by 1. One Biswa (biswa) equals 1 Katha (katha), and conversely one Katha equals 1 Biswa. The Biswa is a land unit equal to 1/20 of a bigha, common in UP, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, while the Katha is a land unit equal to 1/20 of a bigha, common in Bihar, Bengal and Assam. Use the calculator below to convert any value between the two units, or read the conversion table and worked examples that follow.

Formula

Katha = Biswa × 1

For example, to convert 10 Biswa to Katha, multiply 10 by 1 to get 10 Katha.

This is the most commonly used standard value. The actual size of this unit varies from state to state in India — always confirm the local standard before a transaction. The figures on this page use the standard/average definition — pick your state in the calculator above to convert using local values.

Biswa to Katha conversion table

Biswa (biswa)Katha (katha)
1 biswa1 katha
2 biswa2 katha
3 biswa3 katha
4 biswa4 katha
5 biswa5 katha
6 biswa6 katha
7 biswa7 katha
8 biswa8 katha
9 biswa9 katha
10 biswa10 katha
20 biswa20 katha
25 biswa25 katha
50 biswa50 katha
100 biswa100 katha
500 biswa500 katha
1,000 biswa1,000 katha

Frequently asked questions

How many Katha are there in 1 Biswa?

There are 1 Katha (katha) in 1 Biswa (biswa).

How do you convert Biswa to Katha?

Multiply the number of Biswa by 1. The formula is: Katha = Biswa × 1.

What is 1 Katha in Biswa?

1 Katha equals 1 Biswa.

How many Katha are there in 100 Biswa?

100 Biswa equals 100 Katha.

Is the size of a Biswa the same everywhere in India?

This is the most commonly used standard value. The actual size of this unit varies from state to state in India — always confirm the local standard before a transaction.

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