Cent to Square Feet Converter
1 Cent = 435.6 square feet. Use the free calculator below to convert cent to square feet, and to square metres, square yards, acre, Guntha and Ground. The cent is defined as exactly one-hundredth of an acre, so this conversion is fixed and the same across every state.
1 Cent = 435.6 sq ft
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The cent to square feet formula
The conversion is fixed:
Square Feet = Cent × 435.6
Cent is defined as 1/100 of an acre. Since 1 acre = 43,560 square feet, one cent = 43,560 ÷ 100 = 435.6 square feet. This makes 100 cents = 1 acre, and 2.5 cents = 1,089 sq ft (which happens to equal one Guntha). It is one of the most common units for buying and selling residential plots across South India.
Cent to square feet conversion table
| Cent | Square Feet | Square Metres | Square Yards | Acre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cent | 435.6 sq ft | 40.47 | 48.40 | 0.01 |
| 2 cent | 871.2 sq ft | 80.94 | 96.80 | 0.02 |
| 3 cent | 1,306.8 sq ft | 121.40 | 145.20 | 0.03 |
| 5 cent | 2,178 sq ft | 202.34 | 242.00 | 0.05 |
| 10 cent | 4,356 sq ft | 404.69 | 484.00 | 0.10 |
| 20 cent | 8,712 sq ft | 809.37 | 968.00 | 0.20 |
| 50 cent | 21,780 sq ft | 2,023.43 | 2,420.00 | 0.50 |
| 100 cent | 43,560 sq ft | 4,046.86 | 4,840.00 | 1.00 |
Accuracy note
The cent is a standard unit defined as 1/100 of an acre, so 1 cent = 435.6 sq ft exactly, everywhere in India. Square-metre and square-yard figures above are rounded for display. Cent is a "decimal" unit — you will often see plots quoted as 3.5 cent, 5.25 cent, etc. For any transaction, the binding area is the one recorded in the survey settlement, patta/RTC and registered sale deed. This calculator is provided for convenience only, with no warranty; Plotex accepts no liability for reliance on the figures. See our Terms.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet is 1 cent?
1 cent = 435.6 square feet (one-hundredth of an acre). This is a fixed value in every state.
How do you convert cent to square feet?
Multiply the cent value by 435.6. For example, 5 cent = 2,178 sq ft and 2.5 cent = 1,089 sq ft.
How many cents are in 1 acre?
100 cents, since 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft and 43,560 ÷ 435.6 = 100.
Which states use cent?
Cent is common in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh for measuring residential plots.
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