Nepal Land Measurement Converter

Instant 2-way conversion between Terai (Dhur, Kattha, Bigha), Kathmandu/Hills (Aana, Ropani, Paisa, Daam), and Square Feet / Meters. Tailored for land buyers, engineers, and property dealers in Hetauda and across Nepal.

Quick Presets:

Terai System

Hetauda, Chitwan, Terai

Dhur (धुर)182.25 sq ft

Kattha (कठ्ठा)20 Dhur (3,645 sq ft)

Bigha (बिघा)20 Kattha (72,900 sq ft)

Kanwa (कनवा)1/4 Dhur (45.56 sq ft)

Hierarchical Representation:1 Dhur

Hilly System

Kathmandu, Pokhara, Hills

Aana (आना)342.25 sq ft (~1.88 Dhur)

Ropani (रोपनी)16 Aana (5,476 sq ft)

Paisa (पैसा)1/4 Aana (85.56 sq ft)

Daam (दाम)1/4 Paisa (21.39 sq ft)

Hierarchical Representation:2 Paisa 0.52 Daam

Metric & Global

Engineers, Plans & Global

Square Feet (sq ft)Base Metric

Square Meters (m²)1 m² = 10.764 sq ft

Acre43,560 sq ft (~0.60 Bigha)

Hectare10,000 m² (~1.47 Bigha)

Quick Summary:182.25 Sq. Ft. ≈ 16.93 Sq. Meters

Market Guide & Prices

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Standard Nepal Land Measurement Conversion Table

Official land valuation and surveying metrics recognized by Nepal Survey Department (नापी विभाग) and Land Revenue Office (मालपोत कार्यालय).

Unit	System	Subdivisions	Square Feet (Sq Ft)	Square Meters (m²)
1 Bigha (बिघा)	Terai	20 Kattha	72,900 sq ft	6,772.63 m²
1 Kattha (कठ्ठा)	Terai	20 Dhur	3,645 sq ft	338.63 m²
1 Dhur (धुर)	Terai	4 Kanwa	182.25 sq ft	16.93 m²
1 Ropani (रोपनी)	Hilly	16 Aana	5,476 sq ft	508.74 m²
1 Aana (आना)	Hilly	4 Paisa (~1.88 Dhur)	342.25 sq ft	31.80 m²
1 Paisa (पैसा)	Hilly	4 Daam	85.56 sq ft	7.95 m²
1 Daam (दाम)	Hilly	-	21.39 sq ft	1.99 m²

Frequently Asked Questions (Nepal Land Measurement)

How many Dhur are in 1 Aana?

1 Aana is equal to approximately 1.878 Dhur (342.25 sq ft / 182.25 sq ft). Conversely, 1 Dhur is equal to approximately 0.532 Aana.

How many Aana in 1 Kattha?

1 Kattha (3,645 sq ft) is equal to approximately 10.65 Aana (or 0.665 Ropani). In Terai land transactions, 1 Kattha contains 20 Dhur.

Which land measurement system is used in Hetauda?

Because Hetauda is situated in the Inner Terai valley of Makwanpur, the Terai system (Dhur, Kattha, Bigha) is the primary legal and commercial standard used by Malpot (Land Revenue Office), local brokers, and builders.

How many Square Feet in 1 Bigha?

1 Bigha equals 72,900 Square Feet (approx. 6,772.63 Square Meters or 13.31 Ropani).