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Land Converter

Convert Assamese land units — Bigha, Katha, and Lessa — into internationally recognised standards like Acres, Square Feet, and Hectares.

Total Area in Square Feet
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Hectares: 0.000  ·  Acres: 0.000
Quick Reference
1 Bigha14,400 Sq.ft
1 Bigha0.33 Acres
1 Katha720 Sq.ft
1 Lessa144 Sq.ft
1 Bigha20 Katha
1 Katha5 Lessa
1 Acre3.025 Bigha
1 Hectare7.477 Bigha
How to Use
1Enter your land area in any combination of Bigha, Katha, and Lessa.
2Results update automatically — no button needed.
3Mix units freely. E.g. 1 Bigha + 5 Katha works perfectly.
4These are standard Assamese units used in land records (Jamabandi).

Understanding Land Measurement in Assam

In Assam, land is traditionally measured using units like Bigha, Katha, and Lessa (also known as Locha). These units are essential for understanding land records (Jamabandi or Dharitree). Our free online converter helps you translate these local units into standard international measurements like Square Feet, Acres, and Hectares instantly.

Whether you are buying property, checking your land titles, or calculating land tax, knowing the exact conversion is crucial. In the standard Assamese system (mostly used in the plains):

  • 1 Bigha is equivalent to 14,400 Square Feet.
  • 1 Katha is 720 Square Feet (5 Kathas make 1 Bigha).
  • 1 Lessa is 144 Square Feet (20 Lessas make 1 Katha).
How many Bighas are in 1 Acre in Assam?

In the standard Assamese measurement system, 1 Acre is approximately equivalent to 3.025 Bighas. This converter uses the 14,400 sq.ft per Bigha standard commonly used in the Brahmaputra Valley.

What is a Lessa or Locha?

A Lessa (or Locha) is the smallest unit in the Assamese land measurement system. One Lessa equals 144 square feet. It is a sub-unit of Katha, where 20 Lessas make up 1 Katha.

Why is standard conversion important?

Official government documents and bank loan applications often require land area in Square Meters or Hectares. Using an accurate Bigha to Sqft converter ensures your documentation matches the actual land size on record.