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Land Area Converter

Instantly convert Shotok, Katha, Bigha, Acre, Square Feet, Square Meter and Hectare for Bangladesh and West Bengal. জমির মাপ কনভার্টার — live and accurate.

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Quick Conversions

1 Shotok (Decimal)

Shotok (Decimal)· শতক

1

shotok

Katha (West Bengal - 720 sq ft)· কাঠা

0.605

katha

Bigha (West Bengal - 14,400 sq ft)· বিঘা

0.03025

bigha

Chatak (Chhatak)· ছটাক

9.68

chatak

Decimal· ডেসিমাল

1

dec

Ganda· গণ্ডা

38.72

ganda

Dhur· ধুর

6.4002

dhur

Kani (TN / Tripura)· কানি / காணி

0.025208

kani

Acre· একর

0.01

ac

Square Feet· বর্গফুট

435.6

sq ft

Square Meter· বর্গমিটার

40.4686

m²

Hectare· হেক্টর

0.004047

ha

Shotok (Decimal) to Katha (West Bengal - 720 sq ft) Table

Shotok (Decimal)Katha (West Bengal - 720 sq ft)
1 shotok0.605 katha
2 shotok1.21 katha
5 shotok3.025 katha
10 shotok6.05 katha
20 shotok12.1 katha
25 shotok15.125 katha
50 shotok30.25 katha
100 shotok60.5 katha
500 shotok302.5 katha
1000 shotok605 katha

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Land Area Converter — The Complete Guide to Shotok, Katha, Bigha & Acre

Measuring land in Bangladesh and West Bengal blends traditional units like Shotok, Katha, and Bigha with modern metric and imperial units like the acre, square foot, and hectare. This guide explains each unit clearly and shows how our converter gives instant, accurate answers.

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What is Shotok?

Shotok, also known as Decimal, is one of the most common land units in Bangladesh. One Shotok equals exactly 1/100 of an acre — about 435.6 square feet or 40.47 square meters. Property in rural and semi-urban Bangladesh is frequently priced and recorded in Shotok, making it essential for buyers, sellers, and CS/RS record checks.

What is Katha?

Katha is heavily used in both Bangladesh and West Bengal, especially for residential plots. In the standard system, one Katha equals 720 square feet, and twenty Katha make one Bigha. Because urban plots are often described in Katha, converting Katha to square feet and square meters is one of the most frequent needs.

What is Bigha?

Bigha is a larger traditional unit. In the standardized Bangladesh and West Bengal system, one Bigha equals 20 Katha, or 14,400 square feet — roughly 33.06 Shotok, or about one-third of an acre. Note that Bigha size historically varied by region, so always confirm the local standard for legal transactions.

What is an Acre?

The acre is an internationally recognized unit equal to 43,560 square feet or about 4,046.86 square meters. Because one acre equals exactly 100 Shotok, it acts as a natural bridge between traditional South-Asian units and the metric system used in official surveys.

Land Measurement in Bangladesh

Bangladesh commonly uses Shotok, Katha, Bigha, and Acre alongside metric units. A typical chain is: 1 Acre = 100 Shotok, 1 Bigha = 20 Katha = 14,400 sq ft, and 1 Katha = 720 sq ft. Our converter locks these relationships to a precise square-meter base so every result stays consistent.

Land Measurement in West Bengal

In West Bengal (পশ্চিমবঙ্গ), official land records (CS, RS, and LR Khatian/Porcha) heavily use Shotok (Decimal/শতক) alongside Katha (কাঠা), Bigha (বিঘা), Chatak (ছটাক), Dhur (ধুর), and Ganda (গণ্ডা). One Shotok equals 1/100 of an acre (435.6 sq ft). In West Bengal's standard land revenue chain: 1 Bigha = 20 Katha = 33.06 Shotok = 14,400 sq ft, 1 Katha = 16 Chatak = 720 sq ft, 1 Chatak = 4 Ganda = 45 sq ft, and 1 Katha = 20 Dhur (36 sq ft per Dhur). Micro-shares in older deeds are recorded in Kranti (3.75 sq ft) and Til (0.1875 sq ft).

Land Measurement Chart

  • 1 Acre = 100 Shotok (Decimal) = 43,560 sq ft
  • 1 Bigha = 20 Katha = 14,400 sq ft (≈ 33.06 Shotok)
  • 1 Katha = 720 sq ft = 16 Chatak = 20 Dhur
  • 1 Shotok (শতক) = 435.6 sq ft = 40.47 sq m
  • 1 Chatak (ছটাক) = 45 sq ft = 4 Ganda
  • 1 Dhur (ধুর) = 36 sq ft
  • 1 Ganda (গণ্ডা) = 11.25 sq ft = 3 Kranti
  • 1 Hectare = 10,000 sq m ≈ 2.47 Acre

Examples

5 Shotok ≈ 3.025 Katha ≈ 2,178 sq ft. 10 Katha ≈ 0.5 Bigha ≈ 7,200 sq ft. 1.5 Acre = 150 Shotok. 2.25 Bigha ≈ 45 Katha. Use the quick-quantity buttons to see these instantly.

Tips

  • Always confirm the local Bigha/Katha standard before signing any deed.
  • Use square meters or acres when comparing across regions.
  • Save frequent conversions with the favorites star for quick reuse.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shotok (Decimal)?

Shotok (also called Decimal / শতক) is a fundamental land unit used in Bangladesh and West Bengal. 1 Shotok equals 1/100 of an acre (435.6 square feet or 40.47 square meters).

Is Shotok used in West Bengal land records?

Yes. Shotok (Decimal) is widely recorded in West Bengal CS, RS, and LR Khatian/Porcha documents alongside Katha, Bigha, Chatak, and Ganda.

What is Chatak (ছটাক) in West Bengal?

Chatak is a traditional land sub-unit in West Bengal. 1 Katha equals 16 Chatak. Therefore, 1 Chatak equals 45 square feet (4.18 square meters).

What is Dhur and Ganda in West Bengal?

1 Katha is divided into 20 Dhur (36 sq ft each). 1 Chatak is divided into 4 Ganda (11.25 sq ft each). These units are commonly found in ancestral deeds and Porchas.

What is Katha?

Katha is a common land unit in Bangladesh and West Bengal. In the standard system, 1 Katha equals 720 square feet, and 20 Katha make 1 Bigha.

What is Bigha?

Bigha is a traditional unit of land area. In the standard Bangladesh and West Bengal system, 1 Bigha equals 20 Katha, which is 14,400 square feet or about 33.06 Shotok.

What is an Acre?

An acre is a globally recognized unit of land area equal to 43,560 square feet, 100 Shotok/Decimal, or about 4,046.86 square meters.

How many Katha are in 1 Bigha?

In the standard system used across Bangladesh and West Bengal, 1 Bigha equals 20 Katha.

How many Shotok are in 1 Acre?

1 Acre equals exactly 100 Shotok (Decimal), because 1 Shotok is defined as 1/100 of an acre.

How many square feet are in 1 Katha?

1 Katha equals 720 square feet in the standard Bangladeshi and West Bengal system.

How do I convert Shotok to Square Feet?

Multiply the number of Shotok by 435.6. For example, 5 Shotok equals about 2,178 square feet.

Is the Bigha the same everywhere?

No. Bigha size varies by region. This converter uses the standardized Bangladesh / West Bengal Bigha of 14,400 square feet. Always confirm the local standard for legal documents.

What is a Hectare?

A hectare is a metric land unit equal to 10,000 square meters, or about 2.47 acres. It is widely used for agricultural and survey measurements.

What is the difference between Shotok, Decimal, and Cent?

They are effectively the same measurement. Shotok (Bangladesh), Decimal, and Cent (South India) all equal 1/100 of an acre.

Can I convert Katha to Acre?

Yes. Select Katha as the from unit and Acre as the to unit. For reference, about 60.5 Katha make 1 acre in the standard system.

Does this tool work offline?

The calculations run entirely in your browser using a centralized conversion engine, so once the page loads it works without constant internet access.

Can I enter fractions like 2 1/4?

Yes. The input accepts plain decimals (2.25) and simple fractions such as 1/2 or mixed fractions such as 2 1/4.

Are negative values allowed?

No. Land area cannot be negative, so the tool rejects negative numbers, NaN, and infinite values with a friendly error message.

What is a Guntha?

Guntha is a land unit used in parts of India equal to 1,089 square feet. 40 Guntha make 1 acre.

What are Marla and Kanal?

Marla and Kanal are land units used in Pakistan and parts of North India. 1 Marla equals 272.25 square feet, and 20 Marla make 1 Kanal.

How accurate is this converter?

All conversions derive from a single canonical square-meter base using precise factors, so results are mathematically consistent across every unit.

Can I share or download my conversion?

Yes. You can copy any result, share a link, download the results as CSV or PNG, and print a conversion sheet as PDF.

Which regions are supported?

Currently Bangladesh, West Bengal, and a Global unit set. The architecture is future-ready so additional regions can be added easily.

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