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Audited: October 2026 • Editorial Methodology
Agricultural Land Area • Updated 2026

Acre to Bigha Calculator: How Many Bigha in 1 Acre Across Indian States

1 Acre (43,560 square feet or 4,046.86 square meters) equals 1.6 Standard Pucca Bighas in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan. In West Bengal and Assam, 1 Acre equals 3.025 Bighas (14,400 sq ft per Bigha). In Punjab and Haryana, 1 Acre (1 Killa) equals 4.8 Kachha Bighas or 8 Kanals.

Agricultural Acreage Guide • Bidirectional Conversion
Acre to Bigha & State-Wise Land Measurement Guide - Official Land Measurement and Cadastral Calculator Visual Guide
Acre to Bigha & State-Wise Land Measurement Guide: State revenue ratios comparing 1 standard acre (43,560 sq ft) to local bigha, killa, kanal, and marla standards.
Bidirectional Converter

Calculate Acre to Bigha & Bigha to Acre Instantly

Select your conversion direction and state revenue rules below to calculate exact acreage:

Bighas Equivalent 1.60 Copy
Acres (एकड़) 1.00 Copy
Square Feet (Sq.Ft) 43,560 Copy
Hectares (हेक्टेयर) 0.40469 Copy
Kanals (North India) 8.00 Copy
Gaj / Sq. Yards 4,840 Copy
Official Revenue Board Formula (Verified 2026)
Step-by-Step Procedure

How to Convert Acre to Bigha and Reverse

4 Simple Steps

Follow these four steps to calculate agricultural land ratios for any state in India:

1 Select Conversion Direction

Choose whether to convert Acres to Bighas or reverse Bighas to Acres using the conversion mode switch.

2 Enter Area Value

Type the numeric land area from your registry deed, agreement to sell, or agricultural lease document.

3 Choose State Revenue Standard

Select your state: Uttar Pradesh (1.6 Bigha/Acre), West Bengal (3.025 Bigha/Acre), Punjab & Haryana (8 Kanals/Acre), or MP.

4 Review Equivalent Measurements

Instantly view computed values in Bighas, Acres, Square Feet, Square Meters, Hectares, and Kanals.

How Many Bighas Make 1 Acre: Complete State Matrix

Because an Acre is a standardized imperial unit (43,560 sq ft), the number of Bighas in one Acre depends strictly on the local Bigha definition used by that state's Department of Revenue:

State / Region 1 Acre in Bighas Local Bigha Size Mathematical Formula Sub-Division per Acre
Uttar Pradesh & Bihar 1.600 Bighas 27,225 sq ft 43,560 / 27,225 32 Biswa / 32 Katha
West Bengal & Assam 3.025 Bighas 14,400 sq ft 43,560 / 14,400 60.5 Katha (WB) / 15.1 Katha (Assam)
Madhya Pradesh (12,000 sq ft standard) 3.630 Bighas 12,000 sq ft 43,560 / 12,000 72.6 Biswa
Punjab & Haryana (Killa / Murabba) 1.600 Pucca / 4.800 Kachha 9,075 sq ft (Kachha) 43,560 / 9,075 8 Kanals (160 Marlas)
Himachal Pradesh 5.000 Bighas 8,712 sq ft 43,560 / 8,712 100 Biswa
Uttarakhand (Hills) 6.402 Bighas 6,804 sq ft 43,560 / 6,804 20.16 Nali

Quick Reference Chart: 0.25 to 100 Acres in Bigha, Kanals & Square Feet

Acres (एकड़) UP/Bihar Pucca Bigha West Bengal Bigha Punjab/Haryana Kanals Square Feet (Sq.Ft)
0.25 Acre0.40 Bigha0.756 Bigha2 Kanals10,890 sq ft
0.50 Acre0.80 Bigha1.512 Bigha4 Kanals21,780 sq ft
1 Acre1.60 Bigha3.025 Bigha8 Kanals43,560 sq ft
2 Acres3.20 Bigha6.050 Bigha16 Kanals87,120 sq ft
3 Acres4.80 Bigha9.075 Bigha24 Kanals1,30,680 sq ft
5 Acres8.00 Bigha15.125 Bigha40 Kanals2,17,800 sq ft
10 Acres16.00 Bigha30.250 Bigha80 Kanals4,35,600 sq ft
25 Acres (1 Murabba)40.00 Bigha75.625 Bigha200 Kanals10,89,000 sq ft
50 Acres80.00 Bigha151.250 Bigha400 Kanals21,78,000 sq ft
100 Acres160.00 Bigha302.500 Bigha800 Kanals43,56,000 sq ft
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Official Revenue Authority Links

Verify Agricultural Acreage on State Land Portals

Cross-verify converted acreage with official state land records:

Uttar Pradesh UP Bhulekh & BhuNaksha (Khatauni & Plot Map) View Official Guide →
Bihar Bihar Bhumi (Biharbhumi) (Jamabandi & Register-II) View Official Guide →
Madhya Pradesh MP Bhulekh Portal (Khasra & B-1 Kishtabandi) View Official Guide →
Rajasthan Apna Khata (E-Dharti) (Jamabandi & Naksha) View Official Guide →
West Bengal Banglarbhumi Portal (Khatian & Plot Info) View Official Guide →
Maharashtra Mahabhumi (Bhoomibharati) (7/12 Satbara & 8A) View Official Guide →
Punjab PLRS Jamabandi (Fard Jamabandi) View Official Guide →
Haryana Jamabandi Haris Portal (Nakal Jamabandi) View Official Guide →
Gujarat AnyRoR Gujarat (Village Form 7/12) View Official Guide →
Karnataka Bhoomi Karnataka (RTC Pahani) View Official Guide →
Andhra Pradesh Meebhoomi AP (Adangal & 1-B Record) View Official Guide →
Odisha Bhulekh Odisha (RoR & Map Naksha) View Official Guide →

Frequently Asked Questions on Acre to Bigha Conversion

1. How many Bighas are in 1 Acre in Uttar Pradesh?

In Uttar Pradesh, 1 Acre (43,560 square feet) equals 1.6 Standard Pucca Bighas (where 1 Pucca Bigha = 27,225 sq ft). If measuring in Western UP customary Kachha Bighas (9,075 sq ft), 1 Acre equals 4.8 Kachha Bighas.

2. How many Bighas are in 1 Acre in West Bengal?

In West Bengal, 1 Bigha is standard at 14,400 square feet (20 Kathas). Therefore, 1 Acre equals exactly 3.025 Bighas (43,560 divided by 14,400).

3. How many Bighas are in 1 Acre in Punjab and Haryana?

In Punjab and Haryana, 1 Acre is commonly known as 1 Killa. 1 Killa equals 8 Kanals or 160 Marlas. When measured against local traditional bighas (9,075 sq ft), 1 Acre equals 4.8 Bighas. Against Pucca Bighas, it equals 1.6 Bighas.

4. How do you calculate Acre from Bigha?

To convert Bighas to Acres, multiply your Bigha count by your state bigha square footage, then divide by 43,560. For example, in UP: (2 Bighas × 27,225) / 43,560 = 1.25 Acres.