Nepal Land Measurement Converter
Convert any Nepali land unit to another instantly — Ropani, Aana, Paisa, Dam, Bigha, Kattha, Dhur and more. Also supports Sq. Ft, Sq. Meter, and Sq. Inch. Free, accurate, and works for all regions of Nepal.
Land Unit Converter
Quick Reference Table
Standard conversion values used in Nepal for land measurement.
| Unit | Sq. Feet | Sq. Meter | = Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏔 Hill / Hilly Region | |||
| 1 Ropani | 5,476 sq ft | 508.72 m² | 16 Aana |
| 1 Aana | 342.25 sq ft | 31.80 m² | 4 Paisa |
| 1 Paisa | 85.56 sq ft | 7.95 m² | 4 Dam |
| 1 Dam | 21.39 sq ft | 1.99 m² | — |
| 🌾 Terai / Plains Region | |||
| 1 Bigha | 72,900 sq ft | 6,772.63 m² | 20 Kattha |
| 1 Kattha | 3,645 sq ft | 338.63 m² | 20 Dhur |
| 1 Dhur | 182.25 sq ft | 16.93 m² | — |
1 Bigha in Square Feet
1 Bigha equals 72,900 square feet in Nepal. It is commonly used in the Terai region. Many users search "1 bigha in square feet" to calculate land size for property and agriculture.
Aana to Dhur Conversion
To convert Aana to Dhur, first convert Aana into square feet and then into Dhur. 1 Aana equals 342.25 sq ft and 1 Dhur equals 182.25 sq ft.
Dhur to Aana Conversion
1 Dhur is approximately 0.53 Aana. This conversion is useful when comparing Terai and hill region land units.
Square Meter to Square Feet
1 square meter equals 10.7639 square feet. This is one of the most searched conversions globally.
Convert Meter to Square Meter
Meter is a length unit, while square meter is an area unit. To convert meter to square meter, you must multiply length × width.
What is Ropani? (Nepali Land Unit)
Ropani is the primary land measurement unit used in hilly and mountainous regions of Nepal, including Kathmandu Valley. One Ropani equals 5,476 square feet or 508.72 square meters. It is divided into 16 Aana, 64 Paisa, and 256 Dam. Ropani is widely used for residential property measurement and government land records in hill districts.
What is Bigha? (Terai Land Unit)
Bigha is the standard land measurement unit in the Terai (plains) region of Nepal. One Bigha equals 72,900 square feet or 6,772.63 square meters. It is divided into 20 Kattha and 400 Dhur. Bigha is used extensively for agricultural land, real estate transactions, and government land registration in Terai districts like Chitwan, Rupandehi, Morang, and Sunsari.
How to Use This Land Converter
- Enter the value you want to convert in the "From" field.
- Select your source unit (e.g., Ropani, Bigha, Sq. Feet).
- Select your target unit in the "To" dropdown.
- The result updates instantly — no button click needed.
- Use the Swap button to reverse the conversion.
- Click "Full Breakdown" to see the value in all units at once.
Ropani vs Bigha — Which Region Uses What?
Nepal uses two different land measurement systems depending on the region. The hilly and mountain regions (including Kathmandu, Pokhara, and most hill districts) use the Ropani system. The Terai plains (Madhesh Province, Bagmati Province lowlands, and Lumbini Province flatlands) use the Bigha system. This converter supports both systems, allowing seamless conversion between them.
Land Units Used in Nepal
- Ropani: 5,476 sq ft — Hill region primary unit
- Aana: 342.25 sq ft — 1/16th of a Ropani
- Paisa: 85.56 sq ft — 1/4th of an Aana
- Dam: 21.39 sq ft — Smallest hill unit (1/4th of Paisa)
- Bigha: 72,900 sq ft — Terai region primary unit
- Kattha: 3,645 sq ft — 1/20th of a Bigha
- Dhur: 182.25 sq ft — 1/20th of a Kattha
Why Use a Land Converter for Nepal?
- Nepal uses unique local land units not supported by standard converters
- Essential for property buying, selling, and legal documentation
- Used by real estate agents, surveyors, and government offices
- Helps compare property sizes across hill and Terai regions
- Instantly converts to international units for foreign buyers