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Katha to Square Feet Converter

1 Katha = 720 Square Feet

1 Katha = 720 Square Feet

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 Katha to Square Feet

To convert Katha to Square Feet, multiply the area by 720. One Katha (katha) equals 720 Square Feet (sq ft), and conversely one Square Feet equals 0.00138889 Katha. The Katha is a land unit equal to 1/20 of a bigha, common in Bihar, Bengal and Assam, while the Square Feet is the imperial unit most commonly used to measure the built-up area of homes in India. Use the calculator below to convert any value between the two units, or read the conversion table and worked examples that follow.

Formula

Square Feet = Katha × 720

For example, to convert 10 Katha to Square Feet, multiply 10 by 720 to get 7,200 Square Feet.

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.

Katha to Square Feet conversion table

Katha (katha)Square Feet (sq ft)
1 katha720 sq ft
2 katha1,440 sq ft
3 katha2,160 sq ft
4 katha2,880 sq ft
5 katha3,600 sq ft
6 katha4,320 sq ft
7 katha5,040 sq ft
8 katha5,760 sq ft
9 katha6,480 sq ft
10 katha7,200 sq ft
20 katha14,400 sq ft
25 katha18,000 sq ft
50 katha36,000 sq ft
100 katha72,000 sq ft
500 katha3,60,000 sq ft
1,000 katha7,20,000 sq ft

Frequently asked questions

How many Square Feet are there in 1 Katha?

There are 720 Square Feet (sq ft) in 1 Katha (katha).

How do you convert Katha to Square Feet?

Multiply the number of Katha by 720. The formula is: Square Feet = Katha × 720.

What is 1 Square Feet in Katha?

1 Square Feet equals 0.00138889 Katha.

How many Square Feet are there in 100 Katha?

100 Katha equals 72,000 Square Feet.

Is the size of a Katha 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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