Marla to Square Feet Converter
Pakistani housing scheme standard: 1 marla = 225 sq ft (15 × 15 ft). Used by DHA, Bahria Town, LDA, and all major schemes across Pakistan.
Marla → Square Feet
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Square Feet → Marla
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Standard Pakistani Plot Sizes
Quick Reference Conversion Table
| Marla | Sq ft | Sq yards | Kanal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 marla | 225 | 25 | 5% |
| 2 marla | 450 | 50 | 10% |
| 3 marla | 675 | 75 | 15% |
| 4 marla | 900 | 100 | 20% |
| 5 marla | 1,125 | 125 | 25% |
| 6 marla | 1,350 | 150 | 30% |
| 7 marla | 1,575 | 175 | 35% |
| 8 marla | 1,800 | 200 | 40% |
| 9 marla | 2,025 | 225 | 45% |
| 10 marla | 2,250 | 250 | 50% |
| 12 marla | 2,700 | 300 | 60% |
| 15 marla | 3,375 | 375 | 75% |
| 20 marla | 4,500 | 500 | 1.0 kanal |
What is a Marla?
A marla is a traditional South Asian unit of area used primarily in Pakistan and some parts of India. In modern Pakistani housing schemes (DHA, Bahria Town, LDA, WAPDA Town, etc.), the standard is 1 marla = 225 sq ft (equivalent to a 15 × 15 ft square).
Some older areas of Pakistan and rural land registries still use the British colonial standard of 1 marla = 272.25 sq ft (a 16.5 × 16.5 ft square, also known as the "karam" standard). Always confirm which standard applies before buying land.
How many marla in 1 kanal?
1 kanal = 20 marla. In Pakistani housing schemes, a 1-kanal plot is typically laid out as 65 × 120 ft (7,800 sq ft in the scheme grid). The government measurement is 1 kanal = 4,500 sq ft (20 × 225), but scheme allocations include road margins that increase the actual footprint.
Why does the 5-marla plot measure 25×45 ft instead of 15×75 ft?
Housing schemes lay out plots to a practical width-to-depth ratio. A 15-ft-wide plot would be unusable — you couldn't build a liveable room on 15 ft of width after leaving wall thickness. The 25×45 ft standard gives a 1:1.8 ratio (width:depth) which works architecturally: you can fit a car porch, rooms, and a kitchen in the 25-ft width, with enough depth for proper room sequences front-to-back.
Marla vs square yards
1 marla = 25 square yards (225 sq ft ÷ 9 sq ft per sq yard). Square yards are sometimes used in property advertisements in Lahore and Karachi. To convert sq yards to marla, divide by 25. To convert sq yards to sq ft, multiply by 9.
Common Questions
How many square feet is 1 marla?
1 marla = 225 sq ft in the Pakistani housing scheme standard (DHA, Bahria Town, LDA). Some older areas use 272.25 sq ft per marla (the British colonial standard).
How many square feet is 5 marla?
5 marla = 1,125 sq ft. A standard 5-marla plot measures 25 × 45 ft in Pakistani housing schemes.
How many marla is 2000 square feet?
2,000 sq ft ÷ 225 = 8.89 marla (approximately 9 marla).
How many square feet is 10 marla?
10 marla = 2,250 sq ft. A standard 10-marla plot measures 35 × 65 ft.
How do I convert sq ft to marla?
Divide the square footage by 225. For example: 1,125 sq ft ÷ 225 = 5 marla.