Land area converter
Land area converter
Nepal's land units
| Unit | Makes | Square feet | Square metres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hills and Kathmandu valley | |||
| Ropani | 16 aana | 5,476 | 508.74 |
| Aana | 4 paisa | 342.25 | 31.8 |
| Paisa | 4 daam | 85.56 | 7.95 |
| Daam | — | 21.39 | 1.99 |
| Terai | |||
| Bigha | 20 kattha | 72,900 | 6,772.63 |
| Kattha | 20 dhur | 3,645 | 338.63 |
| Dhur | — | 182.25 | 16.93 |
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet is one ropani?
One ropani is 5,476 square feet (74 by 74 feet), about 508.74 square metres. It is 16 aana, 64 paisa or 256 daam.
How many square feet is one aana?
One aana is 342.25 square feet, about 31.80 square metres. Four paisa make an aana, and four daam make a paisa.
How many square feet is one kattha?
One kattha is 3,645 square feet, about 338.63 square metres, and is 20 dhur. Twenty kattha make a bigha.
How many ropani are in a bigha?
One bigha is 72,900 square feet (270 by 270 feet), about 13.31 ropani. One kattha is about 10.65 aana, and one ropani about 1.50 kattha.
Where in Nepal is each measure used?
Ropani, aana, paisa and daam in the hills and the Kathmandu valley; bigha, kattha and dhur in the Terai. A lalpurja (land ownership certificate) writes an area as figures joined by dashes, largest first: 2-3-1-2 is 2 ropani, 3 aana, 1 paisa and 2 daam.
How many ropani are in an acre or a hectare?
An acre is 43,560 square feet, about 7.95 ropani or 0.60 bigha. A hectare is about 19.66 ropani or 1.48 bigha.