How to Calculate Hectare to Bigha-Definition, Chart, Examples

05 AUGUST, 2024

Real estate and land measurement units significantly vary based on the Indian state and location. Although square meters and square feet are the standard units, Hectares and Bigha are other common units for measuring land. While Hectares are a measurement unit used under the British Imperial System, Bigha is commonly used for measuring land in certain parts of Asia. The following sections discuss converting Hectare to Bigha before investing in a property.

What is Bigha?

Bigha is a standard unit of measuring land in various Indian farming-dominant states, including Bihar, Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh. The Bigha to Hectare conversion varies between states. Moreover, Bigha has two subunits: Katha and Biswa.

What is Hectare?

Hectare is a standard unit used for measuring plots and land worldwide. It is usually used to measure huge areas of land. It is a non-SI unit used with international unit systems, and its symbolic form is 'ha'. Regarding farming, the Hectare unit lets buyers understand the output of crop production and agricultural fields.

Bigha Conversion into Other Land Measurement Units

Earlier, land transactions in North India were unofficial without any documentation. That is why Bigha does not have a standard size. Pakka Bigha is a commonly accepted unit in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand, while landlords commonly use Kachcha Bigha to deal with tenants. Here is a list of one Bigha into other land measurement units:

79 cm²
79 km²
2508382080 mm²
71410532 m²
223 inch²
0009684863208 mile²

How to Convert Bigha into Other Units Easily?

An online Hectare to Bigha Calculator easily converts one measurement unit into another. It employs automatic conversion algorithms to deliver the results. All you need to do is enter the values in the first box and the unit you wish to convert into in the second box. The value of Bigha in the new unit will appear on the screen with a single click on the 'Convert' button.

List of Indian States Where Bigha is Used

Bigha is a popular unit to measure land in different Indian states. However, the value of Bigha is not uniform. Here is a look at the value of Bigha in different states of India:

Indian State	Value of Bigha	Square Feet
Bihar	27,220 sq. ft.	1 Bigha
Gujarat	17,424 sq. ft.	1 Bigha
Assam	14,400 sq. ft.	1 Bigha
Haryana	27,225 sq. ft.	1 Bigha
Uttarakhand	6,804 sq. ft.	1 Bigha
West Bengal	14,400 sq. ft.	1 Bigha
Punjab	9,090 sq. ft.	1 Bigha
Rajasthan	27,255 sq. ft.	1 Bigha
Uttar Pradesh	27,000 sq. ft.	1 Bigha
Jharkhand	27,211 sq. ft.	1 Bigha
Madhya Pradesh	12,000 sq. ft.	1 Bigha
Himachal Pradesh	8,712 sq. ft.	1 Bigha

Example of Converting Hectare to Bigha

One Hectare is equal to 3.987 Bighas. To convert one Hectare into Bigha, multiply the number by 3.987. Similarly, when converting 10 Hectares to Bigha, multiply 10 by 3.987. The calculation delivers 10 Hectares = 39.87 Bighas as a result. Although the manual conversion process can be complex and time-consuming, a Hectare to Bigha converter makes the process much easier and faster. Here are a couple of examples to convert 1 Hectare Bigha:

1 Hectare = 3.987 Bigha
4 Hectare = 4 x 3.987 = 15.948 Bigha
15 Hectare = 15 x 3.987 = 59.805 Bigha

What are the Different Area Measurement Units Used in India?

In India, the units to measure land vary by state and region due to local and historical practices. However, some commonly used land measurement units in India include the following:

Bigha (Value varies by state and region)
Hectare (1 Hectare = 2.47105 acres)
Acre (1 acre = 43,560 sq. ft.)
Square Metre (1 sq. m. = 10.7639 sq. ft.)
Square Yard (1 sq. yard = 9 sq. ft.)
Gunta (1 guntha = 1089 sq. ft.)
Decimal (1 decimal= 1/100^th of an acre)
Cent (Value varies by state and region)

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FAQ’s About Calculate Hectare to Bigha

Are there different formulas for converting Hectares to Bighas?

The value of Bigha is not uniform across India. It varies by region and state. Therefore, the formula to convert Hectare to Bigha varies depending on the region of land to be calculated.

How many Bighas are equivalent to one Hectare?

One Hectare is equal to 3.987 Bighas as a commonly accepted unit.