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Pakistani units converter

Convert the traditional units still used every day in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, and the currencies most often sent home from the Gulf, the UK, Europe and North America.

Popular Pakistani conversions

Land: marla and kanal

UnitSquare feetSquare metresNotes
1 marla272.2525.29Punjab standard (1/160 acre)
1 kanal5445505.8620 marla
1 acre43,5604046.868 kanal or 160 marla

Check your scheme: marla sizes are not the same everywhere. Many housing societies use 225 square feet, and some use 250. Ask for the size in square feet before you compare plot prices.

Weight: tola, seer and maund

UnitGramsKilogramsUsed for
1 tola11.66380.0117Gold and silver
1 seer933.10.9331Flour, sugar, vegetables
1 maund3732437.3242Wheat, rice, cotton (40 seer)

Frequently asked questions

How many square feet are in 1 marla?

This site uses the common Punjab standard of 1 marla = 272.25 square feet (1/160 acre). Some housing schemes and cities use 225 or 250 square feet, so check the size your scheme uses.

How many marla are in 1 kanal?

1 kanal = 20 marla = 5445 square feet on the Punjab standard.

How many grams are in 1 tola?

1 tola = 11.6638 grams, the standard used for gold and silver in Pakistan and India.

How many kilograms are in 1 maund?

1 maund = 40 seer = 37.3242 kilograms.

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Dr. Muhammad Amjad Khadim PhD Mathematics

Dr. Muhammad Amjad Khadim holds a PhD in Mathematics. He writes and reviews the guides on pakmath.com and checks every formula, conversion factor and worked example against published standards and official guidance before it goes live. Spotted an error? Tell us and it will be corrected.