Conversion Guide

Gaj to Square Feet: Conversion Guide with Examples

How the traditional South Asian gaj converts to square feet, the exact factor behind it, worked examples and answers to the questions buyers and builders ask most.

If you have ever looked at a plot listing in Lahore, Delhi or Karachi, you have seen the word “gaj”. It is the everyday unit of property measurement across South Asia — but sale deeds, architects and building-material pricing all work in square feet. Converting between the two is one of the handiest skills a buyer, tenant or builder can have, and the good news is that the maths is as simple as it gets.

Quick answer: multiply gaj by 9 to get square feet. So a 100-gaj plot = 900 sq ft, and a 200-gaj plot = 1,800 sq ft.

The maths

The Exact Formula

The formula

square feet = gaj × 9

Here is why the factor is exactly 9. A gaj (also spelt “gaz”) is a traditional unit equal to one yard — 3 feet. When people say “gaj” about a plot, they mean square gaj: a square one yard on each side. A square with 3-foot sides has an area of 3 × 3 = 9 square feet. So 1 square gaj = 9 square feet, with no rounding involved.

That is also why gaj shows up in two different conversions. As a length, one gaj is 36 inches (see our gaj to inches converter). As an area, one square gaj is 9 square feet. In everyday speech, property buyers and sellers simply say “gaj” when they mean “square gaj”, so whenever the topic is land or floor space, the 9-times rule is the one to use.

Worked through

Worked Examples

Multiply the gaj figure by 9. A few common plot sizes worked out in full:

Gaj	Calculation	Square feet
10 gaj	10 × 9	90 sq ft
25 gaj	25 × 9	225 sq ft
50 gaj	50 × 9	450 sq ft
100 gaj	100 × 9	900 sq ft
125 gaj	125 × 9	1,125 sq ft
500 gaj	500 × 9	4,500 sq ft

To convert the other way — square feet back to gaj — divide by 9 instead. A 1,800 sq ft plot is 1,800 ÷ 9 = 200 gaj. Want it instant? Our gaj to square feet converter does the maths as you type.

In practice

When to Use Gaj vs Square Feet

Use gaj when talking about land the way locals do — plot listings, estate-agent conversations, and informal area descriptions across India and Pakistan. Use square feet wherever precision or money is involved: sale deeds and registry documents, architects’ floor plans, tiles and flooring quoted per square foot, and construction estimates, where “per sq ft” is the standard rate.

The gaj also sits inside a family of traditional land units you will meet in the same listings: about 30.25 square gaj make one marla, 20 marla make one kanal, and 605 square gaj make one kanal. Our Pakistan land measurement units guide and the marla to gaz converter cover the rest of the family.

Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you convert gaj to square feet?

Multiply the gaj value by 9. Example: 100 gaj × 9 = 900 square feet. This works because one square gaj is a 3-ft × 3-ft square, and 3 × 3 = 9.

Is a gaj the same as a square gaj?

Strictly, gaj is a length unit (one yard) and square gaj is an area unit. But in everyday property talk, “gaj” almost always means square gaj. If the conversation is about a plot or floor area, use the ×9 rule.

How many gaj are in one marla?

About 30.25 square gaj make one marla. A 5-marla plot is therefore about 151.25 square gaj (roughly 1,361 sq ft).

How many inches are in a gaj?

One linear gaj equals 36 inches (one yard). The area equivalent is different: one square gaj = 1,296 square inches.

How do I convert square feet back to gaj?

Divide by 9 instead of multiplying. A 1,800 sq ft plot ÷ 9 = 200 gaj.

What size is a 100-gaj plot in square feet?

900 square feet — roughly the size of a comfortable 3-bedroom apartment’s floor area. A 200-gaj plot is 1,800 sq ft.

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