Bigha to Square Meter Converter
Convert Bigha (Bangladesh) to square meters (m²) instantly. 1 Bigha = 1,338 m²
Convert Bigha to m²
Bigha to m² Conversion Chart
| Bigha | Square Meters (m²) | Acres | Katha |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bigha | 1,338 m² | 0.331 acre | 20 katha |
| 2 Bigha | 2,676 m² | 0.661 acre | 40 katha |
| 3 Bigha | 4,014 m² | 0.992 acre | 60 katha |
| 5 Bigha | 6,690 m² | 1.653 acre | 100 katha |
| 10 Bigha | 13,380 m² | 3.306 acre | 200 katha |
| 20 Bigha | 26,760 m² | 6.612 acre | 400 katha |
| 50 Bigha | 66,900 m² | 16.530 acre | 1,000 katha |
About Bigha (Bangladesh)
Bigha is a standardized land measurement unit used throughout Bangladesh for agricultural and large residential plots.
- 1 Bigha = 1,338 square meters (exact)
- 1 Bigha = 20 Katha
- 1 Bigha = 400 Shotok
- 1 Bigha = 14,400 square feet
- 1 Bigha = 0.331 acres
- 1 Bigha = 0.1338 hectares
Common Uses:
- Agricultural land: Large farms measured in Bigha
- Rural property: Land outside cities often sold in Bigha
- Government records: Official land documents use Bigha-Katha-Shotok
How to Convert Bigha to Square Meters
Formula: Square Meters = Bigha × 1,338
Examples:
- 5 Bigha to m²: 5 × 1,338 = 6,690 m²
- 2.5 Bigha to m²: 2.5 × 1,338 = 3,345 m²
- 10 Bigha to m²: 10 × 1,338 = 13,380 m²
Converting Bigha-Katha-Shotok Format:
If you have 2 Bigha 10 Katha 50 Shotok:
- 2 Bigha = 2 × 1,338 = 2,676 m²
- 10 Katha = 10 × 66.9 = 669 m²
- 50 Shotok = 50 × 3.345 = 167.25 m²
- Total: 2,676 + 669 + 167.25 = 3,512.25 m²
FAQs
How many square meters in 1 Bigha?
1 Bigha = 1,338 square meters in Bangladesh. This is standardized nationwide.
Is Bangladesh Bigha same as Indian Bigha?
Almost same as East India. Bangladesh Bigha = 1,338 m², East India (Bihar/Bengal) = 1,337 m². North India Bigha = 2,529 m² (different).
How many Katha in 1 Bigha?
1 Bigha = 20 Katha in Bangladesh. Katha is the primary subdivision of Bigha.
What size land is good for farming in Bangladesh?
Small farms: 3-5 Bigha. Medium farms: 10-20 Bigha. Large farms: 50+ Bigha. Depends on crop type and region.
Can I use Bigha for city property?
In cities like Dhaka, Katha or Shotok are more common for residential plots. Bigha is mainly for rural/agricultural land.