Marla vs Kanal vs Square Feet in Lahore: Conversion Table
By ApnaGar Editorial · Published 11 Oct 2026 · Last updated 11 Oct 2026
In Lahore one marla is 225 square feet and one kanal is 4,500. Use the conversion table, learn why the same word means more elsewhere in Punjab and what to ask before you pay.
Plot sizes in Lahore are quoted in marla and kanal, but buyers compare houses in square feet. Knowing the exact conversion, and the mistakes that come with it, stops you from overpaying for area you do not get.
The Lahore standard: 225 square feet per marla
In Lahore, 1 marla is 225 square feet, and 1 kanal is 20 marla, which is 4,500 square feet. Bahria Town, for example, describes a 10 marla plot as 30 x 75 feet, which is 2,250 square feet.
An older British-era marla of 272.25 square feet (a square rod) is still used in the records of some other districts of Punjab and in some old documents. If a seller from outside Lahore, or an old paper, quotes a different figure, ask which one it is.
Quick conversion table (Lahore)
- 3 marla: 675 sq ft
- 5 marla: 1,125 sq ft
- 7 marla: 1,575 sq ft
- 10 marla: 2,250 sq ft
- 1 kanal (20 marla): 4,500 sq ft
- 2 kanal: 9,000 sq ft
One square yard is 9 square feet, so 1 kanal is 500 square yards and 1 marla is 25 square yards.
Why it matters for price
Compare listings by price per square foot, not price per marla. Divide the asking price by the area in square feet. This is the only fair way to compare a plot in one society with a house in another.
Plot area is not covered area
A 5 marla plot is 1,125 square feet of land. A double-storey house on it can have a covered area of well over 1,125 square feet, because each floor counts. Always ask for both the plot size and the covered area, and the number of stories.
What to check on a listing
- Ask the seller: "What are the plot dimensions and the covered area in square feet?"
- Check the dimensions on the map or deed (for example 30 x 75 feet) and multiply them yourself.
- For a plot in a society, match the size on the file, the map and the possession letter. If they differ, ask which one governs.
- Corner plots and plots with extra land can be priced differently, so check what the size includes.
Using filters on ApnaGar
ApnaGar converts marla and kanal at 225 square feet per marla when you filter or post a property, so a 5 marla filter and a 1,125 sq ft filter match the same houses. Use the property search and read the 5 marla house price guide for what else drives cost.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet is 1 marla in Lahore?
One marla is 225 square feet in Lahore.
How many marla are in 1 kanal?
One kanal is 20 marla, which is 4,500 square feet.
Is the covered area the same as the marla size?
No. The marla size is the land. The covered area adds up every floor built on it, so ask for both.
What if the deed shows a different size from the listing?
Trust the registry, allotment letter or approved map, and ask the seller to explain the difference before you pay anything.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Hire a lawyer for the final check.