Confused by land units? This guide explains Marla, Kanal, Acre, Jareeb and more โ with the exact conversions and the regional standards that matter when you buy.
The core units
- Marla โ the base residential unit. Common standards: 225, 250 or 272.25 sq ft. Always confirm which standard a society uses.
- Kanal โ 20 Marla (about 5,445 sq ft at the 272.25 standard).
- Acre โ 8 Kanal, or 160 Marla.
- Jareeb / Killa โ regional agricultural units still used in rural transactions.
Why the standard matters
Two plots quoted as “5 Marla” can differ in real area if they use different Marla standards โ a difference you pay for. Never assume; ask.
Convert instantly
Use our free Area Converter to switch between Marla, Kanal, Acre, Square Feet, Square Yards and Square Meters with the correct regional standard.