Buying a plot in Pakistan can be confusing. A ’10 marla’ house in one society may be hundreds of square feet bigger or smaller than a ’10 marla’ house in another. The reason is simple: the marla is not the same size everywhere.
The basic units
- Marla – the most common unit for houses and small plots.
- Kanal – 20 marla.
- Acre – used for agricultural land; 43,560 square feet.
- Square yard (gaz) – common in Karachi; 9 square feet.
Why marla sizes differ
- 272.25 sq ft – the traditional revenue marla used in land records in Punjab. With this marla, 1 kanal = 5,445 sq ft and 8 kanal = 1 acre.
- 225 sq ft – used by many modern housing societies. Here 1 kanal = 4,500 sq ft.
- 250 sq ft – used in some areas and older schemes.
Quick comparison: 10 marla
- At 225 sq ft: 2,250 sq ft
- At 250 sq ft: 2,500 sq ft
- At 272.25 sq ft: 2,722.5 sq ft
That’s a difference of almost 500 sq ft – roughly an extra bedroom.
Convert in seconds
- Open the Land Area Converter.
- Select the marla size that applies to your plot.
- Enter the value and unit, and see every other unit at once.
Specific conversions are also available, such as Marla to Square Feet, Kanal to Marla and Acres to Kanal.
Tips for buyers
- Always ask which marla standard the seller or society uses.
- Compare prices per square foot, not per marla.
- Check the plot’s dimensions on the allotment letter or map; e.g. 35×65 ft = 2,275 sq ft.
- For legal transfers, confirm areas with the land record office.
Conclusion
Knowing which marla is being used protects you from paying for space you don’t get. Convert everything to square feet before you compare.
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