Katha to Square Feet Converter

What is the Katha to Square Feet Converter?

The Katha to Square Feet Converter converts land area between katha, square feet, and square meters based on regional standards used in South Asia. Katha is a traditional land measurement unit used in Bangladesh, Nepal, India (Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, Jharkhand), and surrounding regions. Because katha sizes vary by location, this converter lets you select the correct region for accurate results. For related tools, see our Cent to Square Meter Converter and Hectares to Acres Converter.

What is a Katha?

A katha is a traditional unit of land area measurement used primarily in Bangladesh, Nepal, and eastern India. Unlike metric units, katha has no international standard. The size of one katha depends on the region, ranging from 720 square feet in Bangladesh and West Bengal to 3,645 square feet in Nepal.

Katha to Square Feet by Region

Bangladesh: 1 katha = 720 ft² = 67 m²
West Bengal: 1 katha = 720 ft² = 67 m²
Nepal: 1 katha = 3,645 ft² = 338.63 m²
Assam: 1 katha = 2,880 ft² = 267.64 m²
Bihar / Patna / Gorakhpur: 1 katha = 1,361 ft² = 126.44 m²
Palamu (Jharkhand): 1 katha = 1,361 ft² = 126.44 m²

How to Convert Katha to Square Feet

Multiply the number of katha by the regional conversion factor. For Bangladesh:

Square Feet = Katha $\times$ 720

To convert square feet to katha, divide by the regional factor:

Katha = Square Feet $\div$ 720 (Bangladesh)

How to Convert Katha to Square Meters

Bangladesh: multiply katha by 67
Nepal: multiply katha by 338.63
Assam: multiply katha by 267.64
Bihar region: multiply katha by 126.44

Common Conversions (Bangladesh)

1 katha = 720 sq ft = 67 sq m
5 katha = 3,600 sq ft
10 katha = 7,200 sq ft
10,000 sq ft = 13.89 katha

How to Use This Converter

Select your region from the dropdown.
Choose conversion direction (katha to square feet or square feet to katha).
Enter the land area value.
View results in katha, square feet, and square meters instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many square feet is 1 katha in Bangladesh?

In Bangladesh, 1 katha equals exactly 720 square feet or 67 square meters.

Why does katha size vary by region?

Katha is a traditional unit without international standardization. Different states and countries adopted local definitions based on historical land measurement practices.

How do I convert katha to square meters in Nepal?

In Nepal, multiply the katha value by 338.63. For example, 2 katha equals 677.26 square meters.

How many katha is 10,000 square feet?

It depends on the region. In Bangladesh (720 ft² per katha), 10,000 sq ft equals about 13.89 katha. In Nepal (3,645 ft² per katha), it equals about 2.74 katha.

Is katha still used today?

Yes. Despite metric adoption, katha remains widely used in real estate, agriculture, and land transactions across Bangladesh, Nepal, and eastern India.

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