Land area converter
Sq yards, sq feet, guntas, acres, cents, ankanams, sq metres and hectares, converted at once.
The units, in one line each
- 1 acre = 40 guntas = 4,840 sq yd = 43,560 sq ft = 100 cents
- 1 gunta = 121 sq yd = 1,089 sq ft
- 1 cent = 48.4 sq yd = 435.6 sq ft
- 1 ankanam = 8 sq yd = 72 sq ft
- 1 sq yd (gaj / gajam) = 9 sq ft = 0.8361 sq m
- 1 hectare = 2.471 acres = 10,000 sq m
Local names
| Unit | Telugu | Hindi / Urdu | Tamil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square yard (gaj, gajam) | గజం | गज · گز | கஜம் |
| Gunta | గుంట | गुंठा | – |
| Acre | ఎకరం | एकड़ | ஏக்கர் |
| Ankanam | అంకణం | – | – |
| Cent | సెంటు | – | சென்ட் |
1 gaj = 9 sq ft. So a 200 gaj plot is 1,800 sq ft, and a 150 gaj plot is 1,350 sq ft.
Plots in Hyderabad are usually sold in square yards, flats in square feet, and farm or agricultural land in acres and guntas. Always check which area a price is quoted on: a flat’s super built-up area is larger than its carpet area.
Common questions
How many square yards are in one acre?
One acre is 4,840 square yards, which is 43,560 square feet or 40 guntas.
How many square yards are in one gunta?
One gunta is 121 square yards, which is 1,089 square feet. Forty guntas make an acre.
What is an ankanam?
An ankanam is a traditional unit used in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. One ankanam is 8 square yards, which is 72 square feet.
Is a gajam the same as a square yard?
Yes. Gajam (గజం) or gaj (गज) is the local word for a square yard.
1 gaj is how many feet?
One gaj (square yard) is 9 square feet. 100 gaj is 900 sq ft, 150 gaj is 1,350 sq ft and 200 gaj is 1,800 sq ft.
Sources
- Standard unit definitions: 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft; 1 hectare = 10,000 sq m; 1 sq m = 10.7639 sq ft. Gunta, cent and ankanam as used in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh land records.
- Rates checked November 2026. An estimate for planning, not advice; confirm with the office concerned before paying.
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