Acre to Bigha Conversion
Updated: Sep 10, 2024
Land measurement units can vary significantly across regions, making it essential to understand the differences between them. Acre and bigha are 2 measurement units you will often come across. An acre is one of the oldest units used to measure areas, typically for land and property. Acre is derived from the ancient English word ‘aker’, which means open field and does not imply any particular shape. Bigha or Beegah is a traditional land measurement unit commonly used in northern and eastern India, Nepal and Bangladesh.
Converting acres to bigha can be necessary for areas where the latter is the standard unit. So, how many bigha is 1 acre? There is no formal conversion rate of an acre to bigha, although, for general conversion purposes, it is considered that 1 acre is equal to 1.613 bigha.
What Is Acre?
An acre is a unit of land measurement. Even though most commonly used in the UK, acre is also used in Canada, Jamaica, the US, Spain, France, Germany, and also in South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The acre is primarily used in measuring agricultural land but is also used to measure land for various purposes, such as real estate, construction, and parks. This makes it an important unit for farmers and landowners.
What Is Bigha?
Bigha is a traditional unit of land measurement in northern and eastern India, Nepal and Bangladesh. The size of a bigha can also vary from region to region. The sale and purchase of land still unofficially happens in this unit. However, records are maintained in acres or hectares. In India, bigha is commonly used in the states of Uttarakhand, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assam, Gujarat and Rajasthan. All states have their own valuation and subclassifications of bigha.
How to Convert Acres to Bigha?
Buyers and sellers in real estate often need to convert bigha to acres. Although many property purchases in bigha are unofficial, official records are usually maintained in acres or hectares, necessitating conversions for accuracy.
As one acre in bigha is approximately 1.613, the simplest way to convert an acre to bigha is to multiply the area in acres by 1.613.
The conversion formula here would be:
Number of acres X 1.613= Area in bigha.
For example, to convert 5 acres to bigha, the calculation would be
5 X 1.613 = 8.065 bigha
Acre to Bigha Conversion Table
Below is a handy table that can act as an acre to bigha calculator.
Land Area in Acres |
Bigha Conversion |
1 acre to bigha |
1.613 |
2 acres to bigha |
3.226 |
3 acres to bigha |
4.839 |
4 acres to bigha |
8.065 |
6 acres to bigha |
9.678 |
7 acres to bigha |
11.291 |
8 acres to bigha |
12.904 |
9 acres to bigha |
14.517 |
10 acres to bigha |
16.13 |
Acre Popular Conversions
Below is a table showing conversions from acre to different units, derived by multiplying or dividing by the conversion factor.
Conversion Units |
Conversion Rates |
1 Acre to square metre |
4,046.85 square metres |
1 Acre to inches |
62,72,640 square inches |
1 Acre to square feet |
43,560 square feet |
1 Acre to kilometre |
0.00404686 square kilometres |
1 Acre to centimetres |
4,04,68,564.22 square centimetres |
1 Acre to hectare |
0.4046856422 hectare |
1 Acre to square yard |
4,886.92 square yard |
1 Acre to bigha |
1.61290 bigha |
Difference Between Acre and Bigha
Listed below are some major differences between acres and bigha.
Feature |
Acre |
Bigha |
Standard size |
1 acre equals 43,560 square feet or 4,840 square yards |
Bigha is not a standard land measure unit and has regional variations |
Conversion factor |
One acre in bigha is approximately 1.613 |
The conversion factor can vary by region. |
Usage in real estate |
Used for large plots of land, especially in agricultural, real estate, and development |
Mainly used in real estate transactions and land measurements in South Asian countries |
Conclusion
As bigha does not have a standard measure, it is subject to regional variations. Different regions also have varied subclassifications of bigha. If you are looking for property or land purchase, it is prudent to be aware of specific conversion factors used in the area where the land is situated.
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What are some globally accepted measurement units?
Globally accepted land measurement units are square feet, square yards, square metres, acre, and hectare.
One acre is how many bigha?
One acre approximately has 1.613 bigha.
How to convert acre to bigha?
To convert acres to bigha, multiply the number of acres by 1.613.
What purpose is bigha used for?
Bigha as a land measurement unit is used to measure land for agricultural and residential purposes.
Why is the bigha still used despite the existence of standardised units?
Bigha is still widely used in certain regions due to its historical significance and familiarity among local populations. It is often used in informal transactions and land measurements.
Are there any online tools or resources available to convert between acres and bigha?
Yes, there are several online tools and resources available that can help you convert between acres and bigha. These tools often provide calculators or conversion tables that make the process simple and efficient.
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