Property Area Converter Tool

Convert between all Indian property area measurement units instantly with DirectoHome's free Property Area Converter — the most comprehensive area conversion tool on any Indian real estate platform. Indian real estate uses multiple area units depending on region, property type, and local convention — which confuses buyers comparing residential flats in Noida with plots in Lucknow or farmhouses in Faridabad. Used by buyers, sellers, investors, and NRI buyers comparing properties across multiple cities — completely free, no login required.

Why Indian Property Buyers Need an Area Converter

India is one of the few countries in the world where property area is measured in completely different units depending on the state, city, property type, and even the decade in which the property was built. A buyer comparing a Noida flat (measured in sq ft), a Lucknow plot (measured in bigha), a Gurugram builder floor (measured in sq yards), and a Mumbai flat (measured in sq meters per RERA) is effectively comparing properties in four different measurement systems. Without an accurate converter, buyers overpay, undersell, or make incorrect comparisons. DirectoHome's Area Converter solves this instantly and completely free:

• Compare properties accurately: Convert all listings to sq ft before comparing — the universal standard for urban Indian real estate across Delhi NCR, Lucknow, and Mumbai
• Verify RERA carpet area: RERA mandates all sales in carpet area (sq m) — convert to sq ft to verify the builder's claimed carpet area matches the RERA filing
• Understand government records: Revenue records in UP, Haryana, and Rajasthan use bigha, marla, and biswa — convert to understand actual plot size before investing
• Calculate per sq ft rate accurately: Use converted area with DirectoHome's Price Trends data to verify you are paying market rate per sq ft
• NRI remote comparison: NRI buyers familiar with sq meters (international standard) can instantly convert Indian listings to their preferred unit for accurate remote evaluation

All Indian Property Area Units — Complete Reference Guide

DirectoHome's Area Converter handles all 8 major Indian property measurement units — with city-specific context for each:

• Square Feet (sq ft) — Urban India Standard:
  • Most widely used unit for residential apartments and flats across all major cities
  • Standard for all listings in Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Dwarka, and Lucknow
  • Current market rates: Noida ₹8,838–12,773/sq ft | Gurugram ₹9,500–16,500/sq ft | Lucknow ₹5,800/sq ft
• Square Meters (sq m) — RERA Carpet Area Standard:
  • International standard unit — 1 sq m = 10.764 sq ft
  • RERA mandates all property sales must be disclosed in sq m carpet area — verify on state RERA portals: UP RERA, HRERA, Delhi RERA, MahaRERA
  • Commonly used in Mumbai listings — convert to sq ft to compare with Delhi NCR properties
  • Preferred by NRI buyers from UK, UAE, USA, and Australia familiar with metric system
• Square Yards (sq yd) — NCR Plots and Builder Floors:
  • Traditional measurement unit — 1 sq yd = 9 sq ft
  • Standard for residential plots in Delhi NCR — DDA plots in Dwarka, HSVP plots in Faridabad, and builder floors across Noida and Gurugram
  • Government revenue records in Delhi and Haryana often use gaz (yard) — same as sq yd
• Acres — Large Land Parcels and Farmhouses:
  • Used for agricultural land and farmhouses — 1 Acre = 43,560 sq ft
  • Common for large land parcels near Noida Expressway, Lucknow outskirts, and Faridabad industrial corridor
  • Industrial and commercial land transactions near Delhi NCR typically quoted in acres
• Hectares — Government Land Records:
  • Metric unit for large areas — 1 Hectare = 2.471 Acres = 1,07,639 sq ft
  • Used in government land records, revenue records (khasra/khatauni), and NITI Aayog infrastructure planning documents across UP, Haryana, Maharashtra
  • Important for verifying large land parcels and farmhouse properties near Lucknow and Mumbai
• Bigha (UP) — North India Plot Standard:
  • Most common unit for plots and agricultural land in Uttar Pradesh — 1 Bigha (UP) = 27,000 sq ft = 2,508.38 sq m
  • Standard for plot purchases in Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, and all UP districts — LDA-approved plot sizes stated in bigha
  • Also used for plot measurements in Greater Noida agricultural land and pre-development land records
  • Note: Bigha varies by state — UP Bigha (27,000 sq ft) differs from Bihar Bigha (27,220 sq ft) and Rajasthan Bigha (17,424 sq ft)
• Marla — Punjab and Haryana Plot Standard:
  • Traditional unit in Punjab, Haryana, and border states — 1 Marla = 272.25 sq ft = 25.29 sq m
  • Standard for residential plots in Gurugram and Faridabad — HSVP-approved plots quoted in marla
  • Common plot sizes: 4 Marla (1,089 sq ft), 6 Marla (1,633 sq ft), 8 Marla (2,178 sq ft), 10 Marla (2,722 sq ft), 1 Kanal = 20 Marla (5,445 sq ft)
• Guntha — Maharashtra and South India Land Standard:
  • Used in Maharashtra and South India for land transactions — 1 Guntha = 1,089 sq ft = 101.17 sq m
  • Common for agricultural land and plot measurements in Mumbai periphery, Pune outskirts, and CIDCO plot developments in Navi Mumbai
  • 40 Guntha = 1 Acre — used in Maharashtra revenue records and land acquisition documents

Carpet Area vs Built-up Area vs Super Built-up Area — Critical Difference

Understanding the difference between these three area definitions is essential for every Indian property buyer — especially for RERA compliance verification:

• Carpet Area (RERA Standard):
  • The actual usable floor area within the walls of your flat — where you can literally lay a carpet
  • RERA mandates all property sales must be based on carpet area — not super built-up area
  • Carpet area = total flat area MINUS wall thickness, balcony, and common areas
  • Typical carpet area is 70–75% of super built-up area — verify on state RERA portal filing before paying any booking amount in Noida, Gurugram, or Mumbai
• Built-up Area:
  • Carpet area PLUS wall thickness and balcony area
  • Typically 10–15% more than carpet area
  • Older property listings (pre-RERA) often quoted built-up area — convert using DirectoHome's Area Converter to get actual carpet area before comparing with RERA-compliant listings
• Super Built-up Area (Saleable Area):
  • Built-up area PLUS proportionate share of common areas — lobby, staircase, lift shaft, gym, club — divided among all flats
  • Typically 25–35% more than carpet area — the most inflated metric used by builders
  • Before RERA, builders in Mumbai and Gurugram routinely sold on super built-up area — now illegal under RERA
  • Never compare per sq ft rates using super built-up area — use DirectoHome's Price Trends which uses carpet area per sq ft

Key Conversion Factors — Quick Reference

• 1 Square Meter = 10.764 Square Feet — RERA carpet area to sq ft (used for Mumbai listings)
• 1 Square Yard = 9 Square Feet — plot sizes in Dwarka and Faridabad DDA/HSVP allotments
• 1 Acre = 43,560 Square Feet — farmhouses and large land near Noida Expressway
• 1 Hectare = 2.471 Acres = 1,07,639 Square Feet — government land records UP and Maharashtra
• 1 Bigha (UP) = 27,000 Square Feet — LDA plots in Lucknow and agricultural land in all UP districts
• 1 Marla = 272.25 Square Feet — HSVP plots in Gurugram and Faridabad
• 1 Kanal = 20 Marla = 5,445 Square Feet — large residential plots in Haryana and Punjab
• 1 Guntha = 1,089 Square Feet — CIDCO plots in Navi Mumbai and Maharashtra land records
• 1 Biswa (UP) = 1,350 Square Feet — subdivision of Bigha in UP revenue records
• 40 Guntha = 1 Acre — Maharashtra agricultural land conversion

Who Uses DirectoHome's Area Converter

• First-time home buyers: Converting sq ft to sq m to verify RERA carpet area disclosure matches the builder's marketed area in Noida and Gurugram new launches
• Plot buyers: Converting bigha to sq ft when evaluating LDA-approved plots in Lucknow, or marla to sq ft for HSVP plots in Faridabad and Gurugram
• NRI buyers: Converting sq ft listings to sq m (international standard) for accurate size comparison when investing remotely from UK, UAE, USA, or Australia
• Real estate investors: Calculating per sq ft rate accurately after converting mixed-unit listings to single standard — essential for comparing commercial property yield across cities
• Sellers: Converting property area to multiple units for listing on DirectoHome — reach buyers who search in different units
• Farmhouse buyers: Converting acres and hectares from government land records to sq ft to understand actual farm size before purchase

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• Property Price Trends Tool — once you have accurate sq ft area from converter, use Price Trends to calculate exact market value of your target property
• Home Loan EMI Calculator — plan your purchase budget after verifying accurate carpet area and total cost
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• Stamp Duty and Registration Calculator — stamp duty is calculated on government circle rate basis — verify area accurately first
• Complete Guide to Buying First Home India 2026 — area verification as part of legal due diligence in property buying process
• NRI Complete Guide to Buying Property India 2026 — area conversion from Indian units to sq m for NRI buyers familiar with international standard
• Search Verified Properties — all DirectoHome listings display carpet area in both sq ft and sq m — RERA compliant

Convert any Indian property area unit instantly — use DirectoHome's free Property Area Converter — then check current per sq ft rates in Noida, Gurugram, Lucknow, Faridabad, Dwarka, and Mumbai — and search verified zero brokerage properties on DirectoHome.