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This converter is designed specifically for Pakistan — it includes local units like Marla, Kanal, and Tola alongside international standards. Whether you're buying property and need to convert Marla to square feet, or comparing gold weight in Tola vs grams, this tool has you covered.
⚠️ Currency rates are approximate. Use a live forex service for financial transactions.
📖 Complete Unit Conversion Guide for Pakistan — Area, Weight, Length & Currency
🏠 Pakistani Land Area Units — Complete Reference
Pakistan uses a unique set of land measurement units that differ from the international metric system. These units vary slightly by province — especially between Punjab and Sindh. Here is the complete reference for Punjab (the most widely used standard):
| Unit | Equal To | Square Feet | Square Meters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Marla | 272.25 sq ft | 272.25 | 25.29 |
| 1 Kanal | 20 Marla | 5,445 | 505.86 |
| 1 Bigha | 4 Kanal (approx) | 21,780 | 2,023 |
| 1 Acre | 8 Kanal = 160 Marla | 43,560 | 4,047 |
| 1 Hectare | 2.471 Acres | 107,639 | 10,000 |
⚠️ Sindh uses a different system: 1 Gaz = 1 Square Yard = 9 sq ft. Karachi property is often measured in Square Yards. Always confirm which standard applies in your city before purchasing property.
🏘️ Common Property Sizes in Pakistan
| Plot Size | Square Feet | Square Meters | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Marla | 816.75 sq ft | 75.86 m² | Small residential plot |
| 5 Marla | 1,361.25 sq ft | 126.45 m² | Standard small house |
| 8 Marla | 2,178 sq ft | 202.3 m² | Medium residential |
| 10 Marla | 2,722.5 sq ft | 252.9 m² | Popular housing scheme size |
| 1 Kanal | 5,445 sq ft | 505.86 m² | Large house / farmhouse |
| 2 Kanal | 10,890 sq ft | 1,011.7 m² | Farmhouse / commercial |
⚖️ Gold & Silver Weight Units — Used for Zakat & Jewellery
Pakistani gold markets and Zakat calculations use traditional weight units alongside metric weights:
| Unit | Grams | Tolas | Used For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Tola | 11.664 g | 1 | Gold pricing, Zakat Nisab |
| 1 Seer | 933.1 g | 80 tola | Bulk gold, traditional weighing |
| 1 Maund | 37,324 g (37.3 kg) | 3,200 tola | Wholesale commodities |
| Zakat Nisab (Gold) | 87.48 g | 7.5 tola | Minimum gold for Zakat obligation |
| Zakat Nisab (Silver) | 612.36 g | 52.5 tola | Minimum silver for Zakat — default standard |
📏 Length Conversions — Pakistan Construction & Real Estate
| From | To Meters | To Feet | To Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Foot | 0.3048 m | 1 ft | 12 in |
| 1 Meter | 1 m | 3.281 ft | 39.37 in |
| 1 Yard | 0.9144 m | 3 ft | 36 in |
| 1 Inch | 0.0254 m | 0.0833 ft | 1 in |
| 1 Kilometer | 1,000 m | 3,280.8 ft | 39,370 in |
| 1 Mile | 1,609.34 m | 5,280 ft | 63,360 in |
💱 Currency — PKR Exchange Rate Guide
Our converter shows approximate reference rates. For live rates always use SBP or your bank. Key facts about PKR exchange rates:
- SBP rate vs Open market: The State Bank of Pakistan sets an official interbank rate. The open market (exchange companies) rate differs by 1–3% and is what you get when exchanging cash physically.
- Remittance rates: Banks and services like Western Union, Wise, and MoneyGram apply their own rates — compare before sending. Roshan Digital Account holders may get preferential rates.
- SAR (Saudi Riyal): Most important for Pakistani diaspora — 1 SAR ≈ PKR 75–80 (approximate). Check SBP for current rate.
- AED (UAE Dirham): Second most common for overseas Pakistanis — 1 AED ≈ PKR 77–82 (approximate).
Always verify current exchange rates at sbp.org.pk or your bank's website before any financial transaction. Our rates are for reference only.
Unit Conversion FAQs — Pakistan
1 Marla in Pakistan = 272.25 square feet (standard Punjab measurement). Therefore: 5 Marla = 1,361.25 square feet or approximately 126.45 square meters. For reference: 10 Marla = 2,722.5 sq ft; 1 Kanal = 20 Marla = 5,445 sq ft. Note: Karachi uses Square Yards — 1 Sq Yard = 9 sq ft. Always confirm which measurement standard applies in your city.
1 Kanal = 20 Marla in Pakistan (Punjab standard). In square feet: 1 Kanal = 5,445 sq ft = 505.86 square meters. Going further up: 8 Kanal = 1 Acre; 160 Kanal = 1 Square Mile (approximately). These units are used throughout Punjab for all property transactions, land records, and housing schemes.
1 Acre = 8 Kanal = 160 Marla in Pakistan. In metric: 1 Acre = 4,047 square meters = 0.4047 hectares. In square feet: 1 Acre = 43,560 sq ft. This conversion is most commonly used for agricultural land in Punjab. The Revenue Record (Fard) uses these units for all land ownership documentation.
The Gold Nisab for Zakat = 7.5 tola (87.48 grams). The Silver Nisab = 52.5 tola (612.36 grams). Most Pakistani scholars recommend the silver Nisab as the threshold for general wealth Zakat since it results in a wider obligation. Use our Zakat Calculator to automatically apply the correct Nisab and calculate your 2.5% Zakat.
1 Tola = 11.664 grams. This is the standard unit used in Pakistan's gold markets and jewellery shops. When you hear "gold at PKR 300,000 per tola," that means per 11.664 grams. For Zakat: Silver Nisab = 52.5 tola = 612.36 grams; Gold Nisab = 7.5 tola = 87.48 grams. Our unit converter handles tola-to-gram conversions instantly.
Our converter shows approximate reference rates suitable for rough calculations — not for actual financial transactions. For the current live USD to PKR rate, check the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) website, your bank's online portal, or a licensed exchange company. The SBP interbank rate and the open market rate typically differ by 1–3%.
Punjab uses 1 Marla = 272.25 square feet for all residential and commercial property. Sindh (especially Karachi) primarily uses Square Yards (Gaz) — 1 Square Yard = 9 square feet. So a "120 Square Yard" plot in Karachi = 1,080 sq ft ≈ 3.97 Marla (Punjab equivalent). Always check which unit system is used in the sale deed and local area before comparing property sizes across cities.