Uttar Pradesh Bigha to Acre & Sq Ft Converter
1 Bigha = 27,225 sq ft = 0.625 acre = 2,529.29 sq m
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Square feet
27,225
in 1 bigha
Acre
0.625
in 1 bigha
Square metre
2,529.29
in 1 bigha
Square yard (gaj)
3,025
in 1 bigha
1 Bigha in Uttar Pradesh
27,225 sq ft = 0.625 acre
Biswa
20
Biswansi
400
Square feet
27,225
Square metre
2,529.29
Square yard (gaj)
3,025
Acre
0.625
Hectare
0.2529
3,025 sq yd = 27,225 sq ft, and 1 bigha = 20 biswa of 1,361.25 sq ft. Sizes can differ by district, so check with your patwari or land record before a sale.
Local units
Uttar Pradesh land units: bigha and its parts
Uttar Pradesh uses two bighas. The pucca bigha of 3,025 sq yd (27,225 sq ft) is the one the Supreme Court has called the bigha of upper India. The kachcha bigha of western UP is one third of it. Both split into 20 biswa, and each biswa into 20 biswansi.
Pucca bigha: 27,225 sq ft
| Unit | In 1 bigha | Square feet | Square metre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigha(बीघा) | 1 | 27,225 | 2,529.29 |
| Biswa(बिस्वा) | 20 | 1,361.25 | 126.46 |
| Biswansi(बिस्वांसी) | 400 | 68.0625 | 6.3232 |
3,025 sq yd = 27,225 sq ft, and 1 bigha = 20 biswa of 1,361.25 sq ft. The standard bigha of 3,025 sq yd, used in revenue work and most of eastern and central UP.
Kachcha bigha: 9,075 sq ft
| Unit | In 1 bigha | Square feet | Square metre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigha(बीघा) | 1 | 9,075 | 843.1 |
| Biswa(बिस्वा) | 20 | 453.75 | 42.1548 |
| Biswansi(बिस्वांसी) | 400 | 22.6875 | 2.1077 |
One third of 27,225 = 9,075 sq ft (about 1,008 sq yd), and 1 bigha = 20 biswa of 453.75 sq ft. One third of the pucca bigha, used in parts of western UP. Some villages use other sizes.
Ready table
Bigha to acre and sq ft table (Uttar Pradesh)
Using 1 bigha = 27,225 sq ft (pucca bigha).
| Bigha | Square feet | Acre | Square metre | Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bigha | 27,225 | 0.625 | 2,529.29 | 0.2529 |
| 2 bigha | 54,450 | 1.25 | 5,058.57 | 0.5059 |
| 3 bigha | 81,675 | 1.875 | 7,587.86 | 0.7588 |
| 4 bigha | 1,08,900 | 2.5 | 10,117.14 | 1.0117 |
| 5 bigha | 1,36,125 | 3.125 | 12,646.43 | 1.2646 |
| 6 bigha | 1,63,350 | 3.75 | 15,175.71 | 1.5176 |
| 7 bigha | 1,90,575 | 4.375 | 17,705 | 1.7705 |
| 8 bigha | 2,17,800 | 5 | 20,234.28 | 2.0234 |
| 9 bigha | 2,45,025 | 5.625 | 22,763.57 | 2.2764 |
| 10 bigha | 2,72,250 | 6.25 | 25,292.85 | 2.5293 |
| 15 bigha | 4,08,375 | 9.375 | 37,939.28 | 3.7939 |
| 20 bigha | 5,44,500 | 12.5 | 50,585.71 | 5.0586 |
| 25 bigha | 6,80,625 | 15.625 | 63,232.13 | 6.3232 |
| 50 bigha | 13,61,250 | 31.25 | 1,26,464.26 | 12.6464 |
| 100 bigha | 27,22,500 | 62.5 | 2,52,928.53 | 25.2929 |
Good to know
Is the bigha the same all over Uttar Pradesh?
- Pucca bigha: 27,225 sq ft, so about 1.6 bigha make an acre.
- Kachcha bigha: 9,075 sq ft (one third of pucca), used in parts of western UP. About 4.8 make an acre. Other western UP sizes are also reported.
- Courts have also recorded local bighas, such as 1,936 sq yd (17,424 sq ft) in Fatehpur. Ask which bigha the seller means.
- The khatauni gives the area in hectare. That is the figure that counts in a registry.
The numbers here are the commonly used sizes, for a quick estimate. For a sale, registry, loan or court matter, go by the area written in your land record (jamabandi, khatauni, 7/12 or patta), which is normally also given in hectare or acre, and ask the patwari or revenue office if your area uses a different bigha.
Sources
- Supreme Court and Allahabad High Court judgments on the bigha (3,025 sq yd)
- Wikipedia: Bigha (no official source; listed for the variants)
Last checked: 2026-10-26
Step by step
How to convert bigha to acre in Uttar Pradesh
- 1
Check the state
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- 2
Pick the bigha
Choose pucca bigha or kachcha bigha, then type the area.
- 3
Read every unit
The answer shows in acre, hectare, sq ft, sq m, sq yd and the local units at once.
- 4
Check the record
For a sale or a loan, match the answer with the area written in your land record.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in 1 bigha in Uttar Pradesh?
1 Bigha = 27,225 sq ft = 0.625 acre = 2,529.29 sq m. 3,025 sq yd = 27,225 sq ft, and 1 bigha = 20 biswa of 1,361.25 sq ft. The kachcha bigha is 9,075 sq ft (One third of the pucca bigha, used in parts of western UP. Some villages use other sizes).
How many bigha make 1 acre in Uttar Pradesh?
1 acre is 43,560 sq ft, so it is 1.6 bigha of 27,225 sq ft.
How many bigha make 1 hectare in Uttar Pradesh?
1 hectare is 10,000 sq m (about 1,07,639 sq ft), so it is 3.9537 bigha.
How many biswa are in 1 bigha in Uttar Pradesh?
1 bigha = 20 biswa, and 1 biswa = 1,361.25 sq ft.
How many biswansi are in 1 bigha in Uttar Pradesh?
1 bigha = 400 biswansi, and 1 biswansi = 68.0625 sq ft.
What is the difference between pucca and kachcha bigha in UP?
The pucca bigha is 27,225 sq ft. The kachcha bigha of western UP is one third of it, 9,075 sq ft. Both have 20 biswa.
1 bigha mein kitne biswa hote hain?
1 bigha = 20 biswa, aur 1 biswa = 20 biswansi. Pucca bigha mein 1 biswa = 1,361.25 sq ft hota hai.