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How many acres are in a bigha?
1 bigha = 0.625 acre
1 acre = 1.6 bigha
The bigha is not the same everywhere. The pucca bigha used in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan is 2,529.29 m², which is 0.625 acre; one acre is 1.6 bigha. In West Bengal and Assam, a bigha is much smaller (about 1,338 m²).
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Conversion table
| Bigha, pucca (Uttar Pradesh / Rajasthan) | Acre |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.625 |
| 2 | 1.25 |
| 3 | 1.875 |
| 4 | 2.5 |
| 5 | 3.125 |
| 10 | 6.25 |
| 20 | 12.5 |
| 50 | 31.25 |
| 100 | 62.5 |
| Acre | Bigha, pucca (Uttar Pradesh / Rajasthan) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.6 |
| 2 | 3.2 |
| 3 | 4.8 |
| 4 | 6.4 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 10 | 16 |
| 20 | 32 |
| 50 | 80 |
| 100 | 160 |
How big each land unit is
| Unit | In m² | In hectares | Where it is used |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigha, pucca (Uttar Pradesh / Rajasthan) * | 2,529.29 | 0.2529 | Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan |
| Acre | 4,046.86 | 0.4047 | USA, UK, Canada, India, Pakistan, Australia |
* This unit varies by region or period: check the value used in the deed or document.
FAQ
Is the bigha the same in every state?
No. The bigha varies from about 1,338 m² (West Bengal, Assam) to over 2,500 m² (Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan) and more in some districts. Check the value in your state's land records.
How many bighas are in a hectare?
About 3.95 pucca bighas (Uttar Pradesh / Rajasthan).
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