In India, measuring land often requires converting between different units of area, like guntha to square metre (sqm). Whether you are dealing with property transactions, real estate, or agricultural land, accurate conversion is essential. Understanding how to convert these units allows you to make precise calculations, which can be critical when applying for financial products like a Loan Against Property (LAP). Bajaj Finance offers tailored loans against property, enabling you to use your property as collateral for fulfilling your financial needs. With competitive interest rates, a streamlined application process, and flexible repayment options, Bajaj Finance can help you unlock the value of your property.
This article will walk you through the relationship between guntha and square metres, provide a simple conversion method, and include a handy conversion table. You will also find links to useful tools like Bajaj Finserv Area Conversion Calculator and get an overview of the benefits of leveraging a Loan Against Property.
What is Guntha?
Guntha is a traditional unit of land measurement primarily used in parts of India, particularly in rural and agricultural settings. It has its roots in the local systems of measurement, with 1 guntha typically being used to measure small land parcels. In Maharashtra and parts of Gujarat, the term is commonly recognised and continues to be used in land records.
One guntha is equivalent to 1/40th of an acre, which is approximately 101.17 square metres. While the guntha is still used in many regional practices, more standardised units like square metres and acres are becoming increasingly popular in legal and financial documents, making conversion necessary.
Guntha to other conversion units
Guntha is a traditional unit of land measurement used widely in rural and semi-urban areas of India. The table below shows how 1 guntha converts into other commonly used land units.
Unit of Area |
Conversion Unit |
1 Guntha to Acre |
0.025 Acre |
1 Guntha to Sq.Ft. |
1089 Square Feet |
1 Guntha to Bigha |
0.04 Bigha |
1 Guntha to Hectare |
0.0101 Hectare |
1 Guntha to Sq.Mt. |
101.17 Square Meter |
1 Guntha to Decimal |
2.5 Decimal |
1 Guntha to Dismil |
2.5 Dismil |
1 Guntha to Ground |
0.45 Ground |
1 Guntha to Sq.Karam |
36.0 Square Karam |
1 Guntha to Lessa |
16.0 Lessa |
1 Guntha to Cent |
2.5 Cent |
1 Guntha to Biswa Kacha |
0.4 Biswa Kacha |
1 Guntha to Marla |
4.0 Marla |
1 Guntha to Chatak |
24.2 Chatak |
1 Guntha to Dhur |
16.0 Dhur |
1 Guntha to Biswa |
0.806 Biswa |
1 Guntha to Sq.Yd. |
121.0 Square Yard |
1 Guntha to Kanal |
0.2 Kanal |
1 Guntha to Gaj |
121.0 Gaj |
1 Guntha to Killa |
0.025 Killa |
1 Guntha to Pura |
0.018 Pura |
1 Guntha to Katha |
0.8 Katha |
1 Guntha to Ares |
1.01 Ares |
1 Guntha to Ankanam |
15.13 Ankanam |
1 Guntha to Gajam |
121.0 Gajam |
1 Guntha to Perch |
4.0 Perch |
1 Guntha to Nali |
0.504 Nali |
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What is a Square Metre?
A square metre (sqm) is the standard unit of area measurement in the International System of Units (SI). Used universally, the square metre simplifies the process of measuring land and properties across countries. It is widely used in India for real estate transactions, construction projects, and urban planning, making it crucial for people to know how to convert between local units, like guntha, and standardised units, like square metres.
One square metre represents the area of a square with sides of one metre each, which is ideal for precision in calculating property dimensions.
Square Meter to other conversion units
The square metre is the standard unit of land measurement used globally. Converting it into other units like square feet, acres, and square yards helps in property transactions, construction, and land valuation.
Unit of Area |
Conversion Units |
1 Square Meter to Sq.Ft. |
10.76 Square Feet |
1 Square Meter to Acre |
0.00025 Meter |
1 Square Meter to Sq.Yd. |
1.2 Square Yard |
1 Square Meter to Cent |
0.024 Cent |
1 Square Meter to Gaj |
1.2 Gaj |
1 Square Meter to Hectare |
0.0001 Hectare |
1 Square Meter to Guntha |
0.0098 Guntha |
1 Square Meter to Bigha |
0.0004 Bigha |
1 Square Meter to Marla |
0.039 Marla |
1 Square Meter to Decimal |
0.024 Decimal |
1 Square Meter to Ares |
0.01 Ares |
1 Square Meter to Katha |
0.0079 Katha |
1 Square Meter to Dismil |
0.024 Dismil |
1 Square Meter to Gajam |
1.2 Gajam |
1 Square Meter to Dhur |
0.15 Dhur |
1 Square Meter to Perch |
0.039 Perch |
1 Square Meter to Sq.In. |
1550 Square Inch |
1 Square Meter to Ground |
0.0044 Ground |
1 Square Meter to Sq.Karam |
0.35 Square karam |
1 Square Meter to Lessa |
0.15 Lessa |
1 Square Meter to Biswa |
0.0039 Biswa |
1 Square Meter to Chatak |
0.23 Chatak |
1 Square Meter to Biswa |
0.0079 Biswa |
1 Square Meter to Kanal |
0.0019 Kanal |
1 Square Meter to Ankanam |
0.14 Ankanam |
1 Square Meter to Nali |
0.0049 Nali |
Relationship between Guntha and Square Metre
Guntha and square metre are two commonly used land measurement units in India. While guntha is a traditional unit, square metre is part of the metric system and is widely used for official and legal purposes.
Guntha |
Square Meter |
1 Guntha |
101.17 Square Metres |
5 Guntha |
505.85 Square Metres |
10 Guntha |
1,011.7 Square Metres |
20 Guntha |
2,023.4 Square Metres |
40 Guntha (1 Acre) |
4,046.8 Square Metres |
Knowing these conversions is important for property valuation, agricultural use, and financial products like a loan against property, where accurate land size in square metres is required for processing. Once you are aware of your land’s exact measurement, you can also use it to your advantage financially. Leverage the power of your property to fulfil multiple financial needs. Get a loan against property with simple application process.
Relationship Between Guntha and Square Metre
The relationship between guntha and square metre is a simple one. As mentioned earlier, one guntha equals approximately 101.17 square metres. Knowing this relationship helps in various financial and property dealings, especially when you are applying for products like a Loan Against Property. For instance, when determining the total area of your land, it might be recorded in gunthas, but modern systems will require it in square metres for processing loan applications or evaluating the property’s value.
How to Convert Guntha to Square Metre?
Converting guntha to square metres is straightforward with the following method:
- Identify the area in gunthas that you wish to convert.
- Use the conversion factor: 1 guntha = 101.17 square metres.
- Multiply the number of gunthas by the conversion factor to get the equivalent area in square metres.
For example, if you have 5 gunthas of land, the calculation would be:
5 gunthas × 101.17 sqm = 505.85 square metres.
Formula for Guntha to Square Metre Conversion
Unit | Conversion Formula |
Guntha | 1 guntha = 101.17 sqm |
Square Metre (sqm) | Area in gunthas × 101.17 = Area in sqm |
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Guntha to Square Metre Conversion Table
Gunthas | Square Metres (sqm) |
1 guntha | 101.17 sqm |
5 gunthas | 505.85 sqm |
10 gunthas | 1,011.7 sqm |
15 gunthas | 1,517.55 sqm |
20 gunthas | 2,023.4 sqm |
Converting guntha to square metre is an essential skill for anyone dealing with land or property, particularly in regions where traditional measurement units are still in use. With a simple formula, the conversion process is easy to follow, and you can make quick calculations whether you are buying, selling, or using your property as collateral for a Loan Against Property. Bajaj Finserv Loan Against Property allows you to leverage your property’s value, providing financial freedom with competitive interest rates, easy eligibility, and a convenient application process.