Indian land units used here
1 gaj = 1 square yard = 9 sq ft. 1 ankanam = 72 sq ft (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana). 1 cent = 435.6 sq ft (1/100 acre). 1 guntha = 1,089 sq ft (1/40 acre). 1 ground = 2,400 sq ft (Chennai). 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft = 100 cents = 40 guntha. 1 hectare = 2.471 acres.
Bigha, biswa, kanal and marla are left out because their size changes from state to state, and sometimes from district to district. Check the local value with your sub-registrar office before you buy or sell land.
Weights
1 tola = 11.6638 g (the standard used for gold). 1 seer = 933.1 g, 1 maund = 40 seer = 37.32 kg. 1 quintal = 100 kg. 1 carat = 0.2 g.
Frequently asked questions
How many sq ft is one cent?
435.6 sq ft, or 48.4 gaj (square yards). 100 cents make one acre.
How many sq ft is one ankanam?
72 sq ft, or 8 gaj. It is used mainly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Is gaj the same as square yard?
Yes. In property, 1 gaj means 1 square yard, which is 9 sq ft or 0.836 m².