1 Guntha in Square Feet (Land Measurement Guide)
In Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Goa, and Telangana, the Guntha (गुंठा) is the standard legal revenue unit for residential and agricultural plots. For seamless instant calculations, you can explore our standard online conversion calculator.
Quick Summary Answer
1 Guntha = Exactly 1,089 Square Feet (sq ft)
40 Gunthas equal exactly 1 Acre (43,560 sq ft). 1 Guntha also equals 121 Square Yards (Gaj).
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The Exact Mathematical Formula: 1 Guntha in Sq Ft
In Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, land revenue records (7/12 extracts and RTCs) express agricultural plots in Guntha (गुंठा):
1 Guntha = 121 Square Yards
1 Guntha = 101.17 Square Meters
40 Gunthas = Exactly 1 Acre (43,560 sq ft)
Standard Guntha Land Benchmarks
| Guntha | Square Feet (sq ft) | Acre Equivalent | Regional Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Guntha | 1,089 sq ft | 0.025 Acre | Standard residential bungalow plot in Pune / Bengaluru rural |
| 5 Guntha | 5,445 sq ft | 0.125 Acre | Commercial godown or multi-unit development layout |
| 10 Guntha | 10,890 sq ft | 0.25 Acre (1/4 Acre) | Horticultural orchard / farmhouse plot boundary |
| 40 Guntha | 43,560 sq ft | 1.00 Full Acre | Primary agricultural landholding measurement unit |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is 1 Guntha equal to 1 Are?
Yes, in metric land surveying, 1 Guntha (101.17 sq m) is practically equivalent to 1 Are (100 sq m), differing by only 1.17% due to rounding.
How many Gunthas make 1 Hectare?
One hectare contains approximately 98.84 Gunthas (roughly 2.47 acres).