Bangladeshi land is sold in katha, decimal, bigha and acre — units that confuse almost every first-time buyer. Use the free converter below, then keep the reference table for every land deal you do.
How many square feet is 1 katha?
One katha equals 720 square feet. Twenty katha make one bigha (14,400 sq ft), one decimal (shotok) is about 435.6 sq ft, and roughly three bighas make an acre (43,560 sq ft). Use these as your base conversions for any land transaction in Bangladesh.
Land Unit Converter
| Square Feet | 720 |
| Katha | 1 |
| Decimal (Shotok) | 1.653 |
| Bigha | 0.05 |
| Acre | 0.0165 |
| Square Metre | 66.89 |
Bangladesh land measurement reference table
| Unit | Equals |
|---|---|
| 1 Katha | 720 sq ft |
| 1 Decimal (Shotok) | ≈ 435.6 sq ft |
| 1 Bigha | 20 Katha = 14,400 sq ft |
| 1 Acre | ≈ 3 Bigha = 43,560 sq ft |
| 1 Katha | ≈ 1.653 Decimal |
Source: Ministry of Land, Bangladesh. Regional variations exist (e.g. different kani values in Chittagong and Sylhet).
Why measurement matters when buying
Plots are priced by the katha, so a measurement error directly affects what you pay. Always have a licensed surveyor confirm the plot against the records — see our document verification checklist and Keraniganj price guide.
Looking for plots near Dhaka?
Browse Modhu City's residential plots by katha size. View projects or download the brochure.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet is 1 katha in Bangladesh?
One katha equals 720 square feet.
How many katha are in 1 bigha?
There are 20 katha in 1 bigha, which equals 14,400 square feet.
How many decimal is 1 katha?
One katha is approximately 1.653 decimal (shotok).
