Marla to Sq Ft formula
1 marla = 225 square feet, and 1 square foot = 0.004444444444 marla. 225 sq ft under the standard you picked.
Marla to Sq Ft chart
| Marla (marla) | Square feet (sq ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 225 |
| 2 | 450 |
| 3 | 675 |
| 4 | 900 |
| 5 | 1,125 |
| 6 | 1,350 |
| 7 | 1,575 |
| 8 | 1,800 |
| 10 | 2,250 |
| 12 | 2,700 |
| 15 | 3,375 |
| 20 | 4,500 |
| 40 | 9,000 |
Values are rounded to 4 decimal places. The converter above shows more precision.
Worked examples
A 5 marla house in a Lahore society
5 marla × 225 = 1,125 sq ft
5 marla = 1,125 square feet. A plot of 1,125 sq ft, which could be laid out as 25 ft × 45 ft. Under the revenue marla it would be 1,361.25 sq ft.
A 10 marla plot in DHA Lahore
10 marla × 225 = 2,250 sq ft
10 marla = 2,250 square feet. 2,250 sq ft of land, for example 45 ft × 50 ft. Check the exact dimensions on the society map.
Converting marla to square feet in real life
The marla is the everyday unit for plots and houses in Pakistan and parts of North India, but its size is not the same everywhere. Under the Punjab Private Housing Schemes Rules 2022, Lahore district uses 225 sq ft and other Punjab districts use 272 sq ft. Some older societies around Rawalpindi and Islamabad use 250 sq ft, and land records use the revenue marla of 272.25 sq ft (9 sarsahi of 30.25 sq ft each). Always check the size on the allotment letter or transfer documents.
| Marla | 225 sq ft standard | 272.25 sq ft (revenue) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 marla | 225 sq ft | 272.25 sq ft |
| 5 marla | 1,125 sq ft | 1,361.25 sq ft |
| 10 marla | 2,250 sq ft | 2,722.5 sq ft |
| 20 marla (1 kanal) | 4,500 sq ft | 5,445 sq ft |
The difference is large: a "10 marla" plot can be 2,250 or 2,722.5 sq ft depending on the standard, about 21% more land. To use 250 or 272 sq ft, open the land area converter and choose the marla size.