Katha to Square Meter Conversion, Formula and Examples

When you are involved in the real estate sector, it is important to know how to convert units of measurement. But we understand how that can get tricky at times, especially if you are not familiar with those units. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered in that regard. In this blog, we will talk about the process for converting katha to square meter. We will also talk about the definition and use of each of these units of measurement. So it’s time to put on your learning cap and begin reading!

What is Katha?

Katha is one of the most commonly used localized units of land measurement in India. The introduction of the metric system meant that this unit was slowly phased out during the mid 20th century. Regardless, this unit is still used in some parts of north and east India. Since there is no standard measurement of this unit, it stands for different values according to which Indian state you are in. Apart from India, this unit is also used for land measurement in parts of Nepal and Bangladesh. The following table shows the value of Katha in different Indian states:

What is Square Meter?

This unit of measurement is most widely used in the world for the measurement of two-dimensional spaces. Which is why this unit is widely used in the real estate sector. The knowledge about his unit and other related units is sure to come in handy while dealing with real estate matters. 

A square meter is often represented by the symbol sq. m. or m2. This can be considered to be equal to a square which measures 1 metre on each side. To put that into perspective, it would take approximately 12 square meters to create a parking space for an average sized car. In the case of real estate calculations, it should be known that the area is equivalent to a square of linear dimensions. So if the linear dimensions are doubled, the area is increased by 4 times. Since these are mainly used for land measurement, it cannot be used to measure length or distance in any particular direction. 

Relationship of Katha to Square Meter

The relationship between katha and square meter is very important to understand in case of real estate transactions. Even though it might sound daunting, it is actually quite a straightforward relationship. There are 66.8903 square meter in 1 Katha. In mathematical terms this can be represented by 1 katha = 66.8903 square meter. 

Process for Converting Katha to Square Meter

As we have discussed before, 1 katha is equal to 66.8903 square meter. So, to convert katha to square meter, you need to multiply the value of katha by 66.8903.

Katha to Square Meter Conversion Process and Example

Now that you know the relationship between these two units of measurement, the conversion process should be simple to understand. The formula for converting katha to square meter is as follows:

Square Meter = Katha * 66.8903

Let’s take a look at an example to understand this a little better:

Task: Convert 5 katha to square meter

Formula Used: Square Meter = Katha * 66.8903

Calculation: 5 * 66.8903 = 334.4515 Square Meters

Result: 5 katha is equal to 334.4515 square meters

Katha to Square Meter Conversion Table

The following table shows the conversion of katha to square meter for values upto 100:

Current Use of Katha

This unit of measurement is not very prevalent after it was phased out during the mid 20th century. However, it was used in parts of Eastern India, Bangladesh, and Nepal for measuring land.

Current Use of Square Meter

The square meter is one of the most prevalent units of measurement in the real estate industry. This is mainly used to measure blocks of land, rooms, homes, plots, parking spaces, and many other such applications.

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