Indian Gaz To Kanal Conversion Online

Indian Gaj to Kanal Conversion Guide

This Indian gaj to kanal converter is designed for people in India who buy, sell or measure land in traditional units. Enter any area in gaj (also spelt “gaz”) and the calculator instantly converts it into kanal using the Indian standard of 1 kanal = 605 square gaj. This is the standard used across Punjab, Haryana and most of North India, where the kanal remains the everyday unit for residential plots and agricultural land.

The gaj is a traditional South Asian unit of area equal to one square yard, or 9 square feet. The kanal is a much larger unit used for plots and farmland. Because land records, dealers and revenue documents in India still quote prices “per kanal” or “per gaj”, being able to move between the two quickly helps you compare listings, check a dealer’s figures and understand exactly how much land you are getting for your money.

Conversion Formula

The calculator applies one simple formula:

Kanal = Gaj ÷ 605

To convert in the opposite direction, multiply instead:

Gaj = Kanal × 605

Worked Examples

Example 1: A plot measures 1,210 gaj. Dividing by 605 gives 1,210 ÷ 605 = 2 kanal.

Example 2: A dealer quotes a price for half a kanal. Half a kanal equals 0.5 × 605 = 302.5 gaj, which is 302.5 × 9 = 2,722.5 square feet.

Example 3: You own 3 kanal and want the area in gaj: 3 × 605 = 1,815 gaj.

Quick Reference Table

• 1 gaj = 9 square feet
• 1 marla = 30.25 gaj = 272.25 square feet
• 1 kanal = 20 marla = 605 gaj = 5,445 square feet
• 1 kanal = 0.125 acre (since 1 acre = 4,840 square yards and 4,840 ÷ 605 = 8)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many gaj are in one kanal in India?

Under the Indian standard used by this converter — the commonly accepted Punjab and Haryana standard — one kanal equals exactly 605 square gaj.

2. Is an Indian kanal the same as a Pakistani kanal?

The headline ratio is the same: both use 1 kanal = 605 square yards (gaj). In practice, local revenue customs can differ slightly between regions, so always confirm the standard used in your area’s land records before a transaction.

3. What exactly is a gaj?

A gaj (gaz) is a traditional unit of area equal to one square yard — a square measuring one yard on each side, or 9 square feet. It is the base unit from which marla, kanal and bigha are built.

4. How do I convert kanal back to gaj?

Multiply the kanal figure by 605. For example, 2.5 kanal × 605 = 1,512.5 gaj.

5. Why do kanal values differ between Indian states?

The kanal is a customary unit, not an SI unit, so its definition was fixed locally over time. Punjab, Haryana and much of North India settled on 605 square yards, but other states use the bigha system or different local ratios. Always check the regional standard that your local land registry follows.