Bigha Converter
Convert bigha to acres, hectares and square feet using the size commonly used in each state.
About the Bigha Converter
Enter the bigha and choose your state (or a custom size). The calculator converts it to square feet, acres, hectares and square metres, with a table of common state sizes.
The bigha is a traditional unit whose size differs between states, and sometimes between districts within a state (pucca and kachha bigha). The values here are the commonly used state figures; always check the exact size in your land records (jamabandi, khatauni or record of rights), and use a custom size if it differs.
The formula
Area = bigha × ft² per bigha
Worked example
1 bigha in Uttar Pradesh (pucca, 27,000 ft²)
- = 27,000 ft²
- = 0.6198 acres = 0.2508 hectares
- = 2,508.4 m²
Things to keep in mind
- Local measures vary; the land revenue record is the authority.
Questions people ask
What is a biswa?
Usually 1/20 of a bigha.
Why do states differ?
The bigha predates standard measures and was defined locally.