A kanal is 20 marla
A kanal has no fixed size of its own: it is always 20 marla, so its size in square feet depends on the marla in use. The converter above uses the 4,500 sq ft kanal (20 × 225 sq ft), common in modern housing societies. Pick Kanal, revenue (5,445 sq ft) from the list for older plots and land revenue records.
| Kanal | 4,500 sq ft kanal | 5,445 sq ft kanal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kanal | 4,500 sq ft | 5,445 sq ft |
| 2 kanal | 9,000 sq ft | 10,890 sq ft |
| 4 kanal | 18,000 sq ft | 21,780 sq ft |
| 8 kanal | 36,000 sq ft | 43,560 sq ft (1 acre) |
In square meters, a 4,500 sq ft kanal is about 418.06 m², and a 5,445 sq ft kanal is about 505.86 m².
Kanal plots in practice
A "1 kanal house" usually means the plot, not the built-up area. Building rules require open space at the front, back and sides, so the covered area on each floor is noticeably smaller. Check the society's bylaws for the exact setbacks before estimating construction costs.
Related conversions: kanal to marla, marla to square feet, and acres to square feet.
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