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1 Katha to Decimal in West Bengal
How much is 1 Katha in Decimal? The answer and table below use West Bengal units. For any other amount or unit, use the converter on this page or the full land measurement converter.
Quick answer: 1 Katha = 1.6529 Decimal in West Bengal (about 1.65). 1 Katha = 16 Chatak = 720 sq ft, and 1 Decimal (Satak) = 435.6 sq ft = 1/100 Acre.
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Bigha | 0.05 |
| Katha (Cottah) | 1 |
| Chatak | 16 |
| Ganda | 20 |
| Decimal (Satak, Shotok, Cent) | 1.6529 |
| Sq Ft | 720 |
| Sq Meter | 66.8902 |
| Sq Yard (Gaj) | 80 |
| Acre | 0.016529 |
| Hectare | 0.006689 |
Katha to Decimal table (West Bengal)
| Katha | Decimal | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Katha | 1.6529 | 720 |
| 2 Katha | 3.3058 | 1,440 |
| 3 Katha | 4.9587 | 2,160 |
| 4 Katha | 6.6116 | 2,880 |
| 5 Katha | 8.2645 | 3,600 |
| 6 Katha | 9.9174 | 4,320 |
| 7 Katha | 11.5702 | 5,040 |
| 8 Katha | 13.2231 | 5,760 |
| 9 Katha | 14.876 | 6,480 |
| 10 Katha | 16.5289 | 7,200 |
| 20 Katha | 33.0579 | 14,400 |
| 50 Katha | 82.6446 | 36,000 |
| 100 Katha | 165.29 | 72,000 |
How it is calculated
Convert to square feet first, then divide by the size of one Decimal: 1 Katha × 720 sq ft = 720 sq ft, and 720 ÷ 435.6 = 1.6529 Decimal.
For a mixed area, add the parts in sq ft first. Example: 1 Katha 8 Chatak = 720 + 8 × 45 = 1,080 sq ft = 2.48 Decimal.
West Bengal land unit table
| Unit | Equals | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bigha | 20 Katha = 33.06 Decimal | 14,400 |
| 1 Katha | 16 Chatak = 1.65 Decimal | 720 |
| 1 Chatak | 1/16 Katha | 45 |
| 1 Ganda | 1/20 Katha | 36 |
| 1 Decimal (Satak, Shotok, Cent) | 1/100 Acre = 0.605 Katha | 435.6 |
| 1 Sq Yard (Gaj) | 1/80 Katha | 9 |
| 1 Acre | 100 Decimal = 3.025 Bigha | 43,560 |
| 1 Hectare | 2.47 Acre = 7.47 Bigha | 1,07,639.1 |
Why other websites show different numbers
West Bengal uses 1 Bigha = 20 Katha = 14,400 sq ft, with 1 Katha = 720 sq ft and 1 Chatak = 45 sq ft. The same names mean different sizes in other places, and many national websites mix them up:
- Some sites give a Katha of 1,361.25 sq ft. That is a Bihar value, not a West Bengal one.
- Assam also uses a Bigha of 14,400 sq ft, but splits it into 5 Katha, so an Assam Katha is 2,880 sq ft.
- Some sites give about 1.6 Bigha per Acre. That is a much larger Bigha used in parts of north India. In West Bengal, 1 Acre = 3.025 Bigha.
- Some pages contradict themselves, for example "20 Katha = 1 Bigha" and "1 Bigha = 37.38 Katha" on the same page.
- Sites and videos from Bangladesh use the same names (Bigha, Katha, Shotok), but local sizes there can differ by area, so check which region a source is about.
These are the West Bengal real-estate standard conversions. Bigha size historically varied by district and estate, and Ganda is rarely used today. For registration, mutation or any legal decision, confirm the area against your record at the BL&LRO (Block Land and Land Reforms Office). For the full explanation, read West Bengal Land Measurement Units Explained.
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Sources
- West Bengal convention (1 Bigha = 20 Katha = 14,400 sq ft; 1 Katha = 16 Chatak = 720 sq ft): Bigha and Katha on Wikipedia, cross-checked with other West Bengal converters. We found no single government notification of these factors.
- 1 Decimal = 1/100 Acre, 1 Acre = 43,560 sq ft, and 1 foot = 0.3048 m exactly (international yard and pound, 1959), so 1 sq m = 10.7639 sq ft and 1 Hectare = 10,000 sq m.
- Checked on 15 October 2026. West Bengal land records show area in acres and decimals, so confirm your plot at the BL&LRO.
Frequently asked questions
How many Decimal is 1 Katha in West Bengal?
1 Katha = 1.6529 Decimal. Convert to square feet first, then divide by the size of one Decimal: 1 Katha × 720 sq ft = 720 sq ft, and 720 ÷ 435.6 = 1.6529 Decimal.
How many decimal is 1 bigha in West Bengal?
1 Bigha = 33.06 Decimal (about 33) in West Bengal. 1 Bigha = 14,400 sq ft and 1 Decimal = 435.6 sq ft, so 14,400 ÷ 435.6 = 33.0579. Most people round it to 33 Decimal.
How many katha make 1 bigha?
1 Bigha = 20 Katha. Each Katha is 720 sq ft, so 20 × 720 = 14,400 sq ft.
How many square feet is 1 katha in West Bengal?
1 Katha = 720 sq ft in West Bengal, and 1 Katha = 16 Chatak of 45 sq ft each. Bihar, Assam and some other places use a different Katha size, so check which convention a document uses.
Is Satak the same as Decimal?
Yes. Satak (also written Shotok) is the local name for Decimal, and Cent is the same unit in south India: 1 Satak = 1 Decimal = 435.6 sq ft = 1/100 acre. 1 Satak = 0.605 Katha.
How much is 1 acre in bigha in West Bengal?
1 Acre = 3.025 Bigha (43,560 sq ft ÷ 14,400 sq ft). 1 Acre = 100 Decimal = 60.5 Katha.
Can I use a converter for registration or mutation?
Use it to understand and compare figures. For registration, mutation or a sale deed, the area that counts is the one in your land record (khatian and plot) at the BL&LRO (Block Land and Land Reforms Office). Older records sometimes use a locally different Bigha.
Rates and conventions last checked: .