Understanding Land Measurement Conversions: Hectare to Bigha

Ans: One hectare is equal to 3.986634 bighas, to be exact. You can either do your calculations or use an online hectare-to-bigha calculator.

Ans: Yes. You can make use of the hectare-to-bigha converters that are available online.

Ans:  It depends on the region. On average:

• In UP: 1 acre = ~1.6 bigha
• In Punjab/Haryana: 1 acre = ~4 bigha

In West Bengal: 1 acre = ~1.6 bigha
Always check your local standard.

Ans: 1 hectare = 2.471 acres (almost two and a half acres).

Ans: It varies by region:

• In UP: 1 hectare = ~4 bigha
• In Bihar: ~3.95 bigha

In Rajasthan: ~6.2 to 6.7 bigha
Always use local conversion.

Ans: To convert:

• Know the region (as bigha varies)
• Use the local conversion rate (e.g., 1 acre = X bigha)

Multiply your land size by that factor
Online calculators help too.

Ans: 1 hectare = 10,000 square meters or 2.471 acres.
You can measure land with a GPS-based app or use physical measurements of length × width if the shape is regular.

Ans: No, 1 bigha is not equal to 1 acre. Bigha is smaller and its size changes across states.

Ans: 1 HAC (short for hectare) = 2.471 acres or 10,000 sq. meters.