Acre to Killa Conversion

In the real estate industry, knowing how to convert units of land measurement is a skill that can come in handy. But we understand that this can get tricky at times. Knowing the right process and conversion formula is sure to help. Which is why we are here! In this blog we will talk about how to convert acre to killa. We will also talk about the origin of both these units, while also taking a look at some examples. Happy learning!

What is Acre?

An acre is one of the oldest units of measurement used all over the world for measuring large spaces of land. The Angl0-Saxon version of the acre defined the unit as a strip of land 1 x 1/10 furlong, or 40 x 4 rods. The imperial system of units defines this unit as being equivalent to 4,840 square yards, 43,560 square feet, 4,047 square meters, or 0.4047 hectares. An acre can also be considered equal to 1 furlong by 4 rods wide. 

The word ‘acre’ finds its origin in the ancient english word ‘aker’ which means open field. There is no specific shape associated with this unit of measurement. This is usually represented by the symbol ‘ac’.

It is important to keep in mind that there is no standard measurement for the acre. The value of the acre varies from place to place. For example, 1 acre in Scotland is roughly equal to 1.27 standard acres, while the Irish acre works out to be 1.6 standard acres.

What is Killa?

A Killa is one of the more traditionally used units of measurement, used for farming purposes in parts of North India and Pakistan. This can be considered as a customary unit of area which is equal to 1 acre of land. If we were to measure rectangularly, it works out to be 220 feet by 198 feet.

Further, 1 killa is also equal to 8 Kanaals, or 5 bigha. It can also be considered  to be equal to 1/25th of another traditional unit, namely ‘murabba’. There are 2.47 Killas in one hectare of land.

Relationship Between Acre to Killa

The relationship between acre to killa is quite simple really. They both can be considered as the same unit of measurement. There are 1 killa in 1 acre. Which means, to convert 1 acre in killa, you just need to multiply the value in acre by 1. Mathematically speaking 1 Acre = 1 killa.

How to Convert Acre to Killa?

To convert 1 acre in killa, just multiply the value in acre by 1. This is because one acre is equal to 1 killa.

Acre to Killa Formula and Example

The formula for converting acre to killa is as follows: 

Killa = Acre * 1

Let’s take a look at an example to illustrate this a little better.

Task: Convert 10 acre to killa

Formula Used: Killa = Acre * 1

Calculation: 10 * 1 = 10 Killa

Result: 10 acre is equal to 10 killa

Acre to Killa Conversion Table

The following table shows the value of acre to killa for various different values:

Current Use of Acre

The acre is a unit of land measurement which  is most commonly used in the commonwealth territories. This is mainly used in India for the measurement of large plots of land and agricultural spaces.

Current Use of Killa

This is more commonly used for measuring land patches in parts of North India and Pakistan. 

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