Land Unit Converter
NepalConvert Ropani, Anna, Bigha, Kattha and more
About Land Unit Converter
Nepal Land Unit Converter converts traditional Nepalese land measurement units across both the Ropani-Aana-Paisa-Daam (Hilly region / Kathmandu Valley) and Bigha-Kattha-Dhur (Terai region / Plains) systems into Square Feet and Square Meters instantly.
Essential for real estate buyers, property sellers, landowners, civil engineers, surveyors, and legal deed (Lalpurja) verification across all districts of Nepal.
Common Use Cases
- Converting Kathmandu Valley land units (Ropani, Aana, Paisa, Daam) into Square Feet for municipal architectural building approvals
- Converting Terai land units (Bigha, Kattha, Dhur) into Ropani or Square Meters for agricultural and commercial property appraisal
- Verifying official Lalpurja (लालपुर्जा) land deed square meter measurements against traditional units
- Calculating exact land division proportions for inheritance, plot valuation, and land tax assessments
How to Use Land Unit Converter
- Select your measurement system: Ropani System (Hills), Bigha System (Terai), or Metric (Sq Feet / Sq Meters).
- Enter your land unit quantities (e.g. 1 Ropani, 4 Aana or 2 Bigha, 5 Kattha).
- View instant synchronized conversions across all traditional Nepali units, Square Feet, and Square Meters.
Real-World Examples
1 Ropani 0 Aana 0 Paisa 0 Daam5,476 Sq Ft | 508.74 Sq M | 16 Aana | 0.0751 Bigha1 Bigha 0 Kattha 0 Dhur72,900 Sq Ft | 6,772.63 Sq M | 20 Kattha | 400 Dhur | 13.31 Ropani0 Ropani 4 Aana 0 Paisa 0 Daam1,369 Sq Ft | 127.18 Sq M | 16 Paisa | 64 DaamImportant Notes & Limitations
- Calculates standard official Nepal survey conversion factors (1 Ropani = 5,476 sq ft; 1 Bigha = 72,900 sq ft; 1 Kattha = 3,645 sq ft)
- Local boundary surveying may vary slightly; consult a licensed cadastral surveyor for formal legal boundary demarcations
Ropani, Aana, Bigha, Kattha — Complete Nepali Land Measurement Guide
Learn how the Hill (Ropani-Aana) and Terai (Bigha-Kattha) land systems work with exact square feet and square meter conversion factors.
Read the Complete Nepali Land Measurement Guide (Ropani, Aana, Bigha, Kattha)Privacy & Data Security
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 Ropani is equal to 5,476 square feet (508.74 sq. meters). It is subdivided into 16 Aana (1 Aana = 342.25 sq ft = 4 Paisa = 16 Daam).
1 Bigha is equal to 20 Kattha (400 Dhur = 72,900 square feet = 6,772.63 sq. meters). 1 Kattha equals 20 Dhur (3,645 sq ft).
1 Bigha equals approximately 13.31 Ropani (72,900 ÷ 5,476 sq ft). Conversely, 1 Ropani is approximately 0.0751 Bigha (around 1.5 Kattha).
Kathmandu Valley and all hilly/mountain districts use the Ropani-Aana-Paisa-Daam system, while the Terai/plains districts use the Bigha-Kattha-Dhur system.
1 Kattha is equal to 3,645 square feet (338.63 square meters = 20 Dhur). 20 Kattha make 1 full Bigha.
Enter your land area in Square Meters in the calculator; it will automatically convert into both Ropani-Aana-Paisa-Daam and Bigha-Kattha-Dhur equivalents.
In Sudurpashchim Province (districts like Kanchanpur and Kailali), Kanal and Marla are also widely used alongside Bigha-Kattha. 1 Kanal = 20 Marla = 5,445 sq ft (505.86 sq meters). 1 Marla = 272.25 sq ft.