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Ground to Square Feet Converter

1 Ground = 2,400 square feet. Use the free calculator below to convert ground to square feet, and to square metres, square yards, cent, acre and Guntha. The ground is the standard unit for residential plots in Chennai and across Tamil Nadu, and it is a fixed value.

1 Ground = 2,400 sq ft

Square Yards (Gaj)266.67
Square Metres222.97
Cent5.51
Acre0.0551
Guntha2.20
Ankanam (72 sq ft)33.33

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The ground to square feet formula

The conversion is fixed:

Square Feet = Ground × 2,400

One ground is defined as 2,400 square feet — historically the area needed to build a modest house with a yard. So a "1.5 ground plot" is 3,600 sq ft and a "2 ground plot" is 4,800 sq ft. In Chennai, plot prices are often quoted as "₹ per ground", which is why converting ground to square feet is essential when comparing rates.

Ground to square feet conversion table

GroundSquare FeetSquare MetresCentAcre
0.5 ground1,200 sq ft111.482.760.0275
1 ground2,400 sq ft222.975.510.0551
1.5 ground3,600 sq ft334.458.260.0826
2 ground4,800 sq ft445.9311.020.1102
3 ground7,200 sq ft668.9016.530.1653
5 ground12,000 sq ft1,114.8427.550.2755
10 ground24,000 sq ft2,229.6755.100.5510
18.15 ground43,560 sq ft4,046.86100.001.0000

Accuracy note

The ground is a fixed regional standard of 2,400 sq ft in Tamil Nadu. Square-metre, cent and acre figures above are rounded for display. Some very old documents refer to a 2,400 sq ft " manai" — treat it the same. For any transaction, the binding area is the one recorded in the patta, FMB sketch 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 ground?

1 ground = 2,400 square feet, the standard plot unit in Chennai and Tamil Nadu.

How do you convert ground to square feet?

Multiply the ground value by 2,400. For example, 2 ground = 4,800 sq ft and half a ground = 1,200 sq ft.

How many cents are in 1 ground?

5.51 cent, because 2,400 ÷ 435.6 = 5.51.

How many grounds is 1 acre?

18.15 ground, since 43,560 ÷ 2,400 = 18.15.

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