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Square Yard to Biswa Converter

1 Square Yard = 0.0125 Biswa

1 Square Yard = 0.0125 Biswa

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 Square Yard to Biswa

To convert Square Yard to Biswa, multiply the area by 0.0125. One Square Yard (sq yd) equals 0.0125 Biswa (biswa), and conversely one Biswa equals 80 Square Yard. The Square Yard is an imperial area unit equal to a square one yard (3 feet) on each side, widely used for plots, while the Biswa is a land unit equal to 1/20 of a bigha, common in UP, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Use the calculator below to convert any value between the two units, or read the conversion table and worked examples that follow.

Formula

Biswa = Square Yard × 0.0125

For example, to convert 10 Square Yard to Biswa, multiply 10 by 0.0125 to get 0.125 Biswa.

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.

Square Yard to Biswa conversion table

Square Yard (sq yd)Biswa (biswa)
1 sq yd0.0125 biswa
2 sq yd0.025 biswa
3 sq yd0.0375 biswa
4 sq yd0.05 biswa
5 sq yd0.0625 biswa
6 sq yd0.075 biswa
7 sq yd0.0875 biswa
8 sq yd0.1 biswa
9 sq yd0.1125 biswa
10 sq yd0.125 biswa
20 sq yd0.25 biswa
25 sq yd0.3125 biswa
50 sq yd0.625 biswa
100 sq yd1.25 biswa
500 sq yd6.25 biswa
1,000 sq yd12.5 biswa

Frequently asked questions

How many Biswa are there in 1 Square Yard?

There are 0.0125 Biswa (biswa) in 1 Square Yard (sq yd).

How do you convert Square Yard to Biswa?

Multiply the number of Square Yard by 0.0125. The formula is: Biswa = Square Yard × 0.0125.

What is 1 Biswa in Square Yard?

1 Biswa equals 80 Square Yard.

How many Biswa are there in 100 Square Yard?

100 Square Yard equals 1.25 Biswa.

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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