Convert Square Yard to Marla

How to Convert from Square Yard to Marla

You can readily convert square yard to Marla by following a really simple method. You only have to multiply the figure in square yard by 0.03305785446 to arrive at the final figure in Marla. This is all you need to do for successfully completing the process of conversion. You can always use an online conversion tool or calculator for this purpose as well. Yet, doing it yourself is highly convenient if you are looking to undertake land transactions swiftly.

Formula for Converting Square Yard to Marla

There is a simple formula for converting square yard to Marla. This formula has been outlined below for your perusal-

Marla = Square Yard * 0.03305785446.

This is the only formula that you will have to use for completing the process of conversion.

Relation between Square Yard and Marla

The relationship between square yard to Marla has to be carefully understood before undertaking any conversion procedure. 1 square yard is equivalent to 0.03305785446 Marla while 1 Marla is equivalent to 30.24999705 square yards. You should keep this underlying relationship between the two units in mind while also understanding the intrinsic values linking them. This will help you undertake the conversion procedure smoothly and successfully.

Square Yard to Marla Conversion Table

What is Square Yard?

Square Yard is a major measurement unit within the aegis of the imperial system and has become quite popular in several countries that were once under the rule of the British Empire. This is the reason why square yard is commonly used for measuring land in urban zones of Pakistan and India in spite of the fact that the unit has been periodically substituted by the square meter in several parts of the globe.

In numerous States in India, square yard is used by local Governments as a standard value while circle rates are being fixed on the basis of rupees per square yard. Circle rate is the value fixed by the Government, below which any property cannot be sold at all. For instance, in the State of Haryana, land rates are fixed on the basis of rupees per square yard across urban zones by the Government of Haryana. Square yard is the area of a square which has sides of a yard in length while it is a unit of measuring area that is used extensively throughout Canada and the U.S. along with being hugely popular in the United Kingdom (UK) where it originated.

Square yard is indicated by various symbols including sq yds, sq yard, sq yards and sq yd while it is equivalent to 1,296 square inches, 8 361.2736 square centimeters, 9 square feet, 0.83612736 square meters, 836 127.36 square millimeters, 0.00000083612736 square kilometers and 0.000083612736 hectares.

What is Marla?

Marla is amongst the popular measurement units for land in India and various parts of the subcontinent. Marla is mostly used throughout States in Northern India such as Haryana and Punjab. It is not as preferred as the Gaj, Bigha or the internationally recognized units like the Hectare or Acre. In these two States, a Karam works out to 5.5 feet while a Marla is equivalent to 9 Square Karams. A Marla is also equivalent to 9 Sarsahi while 20 Marlas are also equivalent to 1 Kanal. There are two types of Marla in India, namely Big Marla and Marla. The smaller Marla is equivalent to 225 square feet, on the basis of the calculation that a Karam is 5 feet and a Sarsahi is equivalent to 1 Karam x 1 Karam or 25 square feet. 9 Sarsahi is equivalent to 1 Marla and a Marla is equivalent to 225 square feet.

1 Karam is equivalent to 5.5 feet and a Sarsahi is equivalent to 30.25 square feet in the case of Big Marla. 1 Marla is thus equivalent to 9 Sarsahi or roughly 272.25 square feet. A Marla is also the 160^th portion of an acre while 1 Cent is equivalent to 1.6 Marla. A Marla is equivalent to 0.00625 acres along with 0.002529285264 hectares. Marla is also widely used throughout Bangladesh and Pakistan among other neighboring countries. The unit indicates varying sizes throughout Pakistan and India as well. For instance, in Pakistan, 1 Marla is equivalent to 225 square feet in some zones including Lahore. In other areas such as Faisalabad, a Marla indicates 272 square feet in terms of real estate.

Throughout the rule of the British in India, Marla was standardized for being equivalent to 272.25 square feet while it was also deemed equivalent to 25.2929 square meters and 30.25 square yards in all. Bangladesh follows similar standards of conversion like India in this regard.

Current Use of Square Yard

Square Yard is a widely used measurement unit for land area not just in India but also several other parts of the world.

Current Use of Marla

Marla is a popular localized unit for land measurement in India. It is used throughout numerous Indian States.