Bigha to Square Feet Converter
Bigha is not a fixed unit — its size changes from state to state, roughly between 6,800 and 27,000 square feet. Pick your state below to convert Bigha to square feet accurately, and to square yards, square metres, acres and hectares.
In Uttar Pradesh, 1 Bigha = 27,000 sq ft.
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The Bigha to square feet formula
The formula is straightforward, but the multiplier depends entirely on your state:
Square Feet = Bigha × (sq ft per Bigha for your state)
For example, in Uttar Pradesh 1 Bigha = 27,000 sq ft, so 2 Bigha = 54,000 sq ft. In West Bengal 1 Bigha = 14,400 sq ft, so 2 Bigha = 28,800 sq ft. Using the wrong state's value is one of the most common land-measurement mistakes in India.
State-wise Bigha to square feet table
Approximate, widely-used local values. Districts can differ — always verify against the revenue record.
| State / Region | 1 Bigha (sq ft) | In square metres | In acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh (pucca) | 27,000 | 2,508 | 0.620 |
| Rajasthan (pucca) | 27,225 | 2,529 | 0.625 |
| Rajasthan (kaccha) | 17,424 | 1,619 | 0.400 |
| Uttar Pradesh (kaccha) | 17,424 | 1,619 | 0.400 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 12,000 | 1,115 | 0.275 |
| Gujarat | 17,427 | 1,619 | 0.400 |
| Haryana / Punjab | 27,225 | 2,529 | 0.625 |
| West Bengal | 14,400 | 1,338 | 0.331 |
| Bihar | 27,220 | 2,529 | 0.625 |
| Assam | 14,400 | 1,338 | 0.331 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 6,806 | 632 | 0.156 |
| Uttarakhand | 6,804 | 632 | 0.156 |
Accuracy note — Bigha varies by state
There is no single national value for a Bigha. It ranges from about 6,800 sq ft in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand to about 27,000 sq ft (pucca Bigha) in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Haryana and Punjab — and several states also keep a smaller kaccha Bigha alongside the larger pucca one. Even within a state, the value can differ by district or village. The numbers here reflect the most commonly cited local conventions, but for any purchase, sale, registration or loan, the legally valid extent is what appears on the jamabandi / khatauni / 7-12 record, mutation record and registered sale deed. Treat this calculator as a quick estimate, not a legal measurement.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet is 1 Bigha?
It depends on the state. Roughly 6,800 sq ft in Himachal Pradesh up to about 27,000 sq ft for a pucca Bigha in UP, Rajasthan, Bihar, Haryana and Punjab. West Bengal and Assam use 14,400 sq ft. Select your state above for the exact figure.
Why does Bigha have different values?
Because it was never standardised nationally — each state, and sometimes each district, set its own size, and many keep both a pucca and a kaccha Bigha.
What is the difference between pucca and kaccha Bigha?
The pucca (pakka) Bigha is the larger official unit; the kaccha Bigha is a smaller customary one. In Rajasthan, pucca = 27,225 sq ft and kaccha = 17,424 sq ft.
How many Bigha make 1 acre?
It varies: about 1.6 pucca Bigha in Rajasthan, ~2.5 Bigha in UP (kaccha), ~3 Bigha in West Bengal, and ~6.4 Bigha in Himachal Pradesh.
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