Square Meter to Bigha Conversion

How to Convert from Square Meter to Bigha

You can readily convert square meter to Bigha by following a really simple method. You only have to multiply the figure in square meter by 0.0003953686105 to arrive at the final figure in Bigha. This is all you need to do for undertaking the conversion procedure. You can always choose to use an online conversion tool or converter for this purpose. However, you can also make the conversion yourself if you have to swiftly conclude a land transaction.

Formula for Converting Square Meter to Bigha

The formula for converting square meter to Bigha has been given below for your perusal-

Bigha = Square Meter * 0.0003953686105.

This is the only formula that you will require for a smooth and seamless conversion procedure.

Relation between Square Meter and Bigha

The relationship of square meter to Bigha should be carefully understood. A square meter is equivalent to 0.0003953686105 Bigha while a Bigha is equivalent to 2508.382079 square meters. This underlying relationship and figures of the two units should be carefully kept in mind above all else. This will help you successfully execute and implement the conversion procedure without difficulties.

Square Meter to Bigha Conversion Table

What is Square Meter?

Square Meter is a unit for measuring area or land area. It is used throughout the world for measurement of two-dimensional zones including floors or fields, while being accepted worldwide as the standard global unit for area. This measurement unit is thus used extensively throughout the mainstream real estate and property sectors. The knowledge of this unit is a must for a good conversion procedure while you are buying and selling property. The square meter is often written as m2 or sq. m. It is equivalent to a square that measures a meter on each side. It will require approximately 12 square meters for creating parking space for any average car by this calculation framework.

The area will be directly proportional to the linear dimension square while real estate is being measured. Hence, doubling the linear dimensions means that the assumed area will be four times bigger in turn. Square meters are units that directly measure area and these are usually bypassed when it comes to measurement of length and distance in a single direction. This is why there can be seamless conversion of square meter into square feet. A square meter is equivalent to 10.76 square feet for instance. Yet, square meter or meter squared, cannot be converted readily to feet. When converting between square meter and units like square miles or square inches, the factor for linear-unit conversion should also be squared if the conversion procedure has to be implemented. Although square meter is a popular global measurement unit, it is not that popular in some countries like the U.S. (United States).

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What is Bigha?

Bigha is a locally recognized and popular unit for measuring land in India. It is also used extensively throughout neighboring countries such as Bangladesh and Nepal. The States using Bigha in India include Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Assam, Haryana, Gujarat, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand. In spite of widespread popularity worldwide, Bigha is not used anywhere in Southern India where more localized units are popular. Bigha is equivalent to 14, 400 square feet in Assam and West Bengal while it measures 27, 220 sq ft and 27, 225 sq ft in Bihar and Haryana along with measuring 17, 424 sq ft in Gujarat.

It is equivalent to 27, 211 sq ft in Jharkhand, 8, 712 sq ft in Himachal Pradesh, 27, 255 sq ft in Rajasthan, 9, 070 sq ft in Punjab, 12, 000 sq ft in Madhya Pradesh, 27, 000 sq ft in Uttar Pradesh and 6, 804 sq ft in Uttarakhand. Bigha does not come with any English equivalent. In spite of increasing usage of the term, Bigha is still relevant majorly in India. Nepal also makes use of Bigha and Ropani as two units that are used extensively. Although measurement of land is done with the globally acknowledged metric system, usage is less popular for these units. A Bigha is equivalent to 1.67 acres in Nepal while a Bigha also comprises of 13.31 Ropani in turn. Bigha is used widely in Bangladesh along with Katha. Usage of acre is also popular in Bangladesh. 1 acre of land is equivalent to 3 Bighas of land in Bangladesh. Along with these countries, Bigha is also used in Fiji as a land measurement unit. It equates to an acre of land in this country.

Current Use of Square Meter

Square meter is used for measuring land area, floor area and carpet area in several countries including India. It is one of the widely accepted global area measurement units.

Current Use of Bigha

Bigha is one of the most popular land measurement units in India and is also used in neighboring countries like Nepal and Bangladesh. It is used majorly for measuring land area for bigger tracts or plots.