Acre to Bigha Calculator
Bigha is not fixed nationwide—choose the convention closest to your state or broker practice, then multiply acres by the factor shown.
Bigha size varies by state and even by district. Use this for estimates; bank DPRs and sale deeds may use surveyor-specific values.
1 acre = 1.613335 bigha
Under the “India common standard” line, about 1.61 bigha per acre. Other rows follow typical regional rules of thumb from public references.
Formula: Bigha = Acre × (region factor)
*This tool is for informational purposes only. Verify measurements with official records for legal transactions.
Understanding these units
Acres
An acre is 43,560 square feet in the statute definition used in India alongside metric documents. It is familiar in farm and plotted layouts.
Bigha
Bigha is a traditional South Asian land unit whose ground area differs by region. Treat any single multiplier as a working estimate until you align with local records.