Bigha to Acre Converter

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About Bigha to Acre Conversion

The Bigha to Acre conversion is an essential process for anyone dealing with land transactions, agricultural planning, or property records in South Asia. A bigha is a traditional unit of measurement that varies widely depending on the region — in some states of India, 1 bigha can be as small as 1,500 square meters, while in others it may exceed 12,000 square meters. Because of this variation, there is no single fixed conversion rate between bigha and acre.

On the other hand, an acre is a standardized unit used internationally, especially in legal, commercial, and official documentation. In India, land transactions often require acre measurement for registration purposes, even if the local community refers to land in bighas. This makes the conversion from bigha to acre highly important to ensure accuracy in:

🏡 Property buying and selling – ensuring clear legal documentation.
🌾 Agricultural planning – calculating crop yield, irrigation needs, and land use.
🏢 Real estate projects – converting traditional measurements for modern records.
📜 Government surveys – maintaining standard land records across different regions.

Since the bigha is a non-standardized unit, its value depends on the local definition. For example:

• In Assam, 1 bigha ≈ 14,400 sq ft (≈ 0.33 acres)
• In Uttar Pradesh, 1 bigha ≈ 27,000 sq ft (≈ 0.62 acres)
• In West Bengal, 1 bigha ≈ 14,400 sq ft (≈ 0.33 acres)
• In Bihar, 1 bigha ≈ 27,220 sq ft (≈ 0.625 acres)

Understanding these variations is crucial when converting to acres, which have a fixed value of 4,046.8564224 square meters (or 43,560 square feet).

Accurate Bigha to Acre conversion ensures clarity in financial transactions, prevents legal disputes, and helps bridge the gap between traditional and modern measurement systems.

What is a Bigha?

Definition

A bigha is a traditional unit of land measurement used in parts of South Asia. It is not standardized, meaning its exact size varies significantly between states and countries.

History / Origin

The term “bigha” dates back to ancient agricultural societies in India and Nepal. It was traditionally used for farming land, with its size determined by the local ruler, climate, and crop patterns. Over centuries, the definition of a bigha has evolved, but it still remains a locally accepted measure in rural areas.

What is an Acre?

Definition

An acre is an internationally recognized unit of land measurement primarily used in countries like the United States, United Kingdom, and also in India for legal land transactions. It equals exactly 4,046.8564224 square meters.

History / Origin

The acre originated in the Middle Ages in England and was historically defined as the area a pair of oxen could plough in one day. The modern acre was standardized in 1959 through the International Yard and Pound Agreement, giving it a fixed global value.

How to Convert Bigha to Acre?

Since the size of a bigha varies across regions, you first need to know the exact value of a bigha in your location. Once you have that, you can use a simple formula:

1 Bigha to Acre Formula

Acres=Number of Bighas×Value of One Bigha in Acres (Region-Specific)

Example:
If 1 bigha = 0.625 acres in your area, then:
5 Bigha = 5 × 0.625 = 3.125 Acres

Difference Between Bigha and Acre

Bigha to Acre Conversion Table

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are looking to convert Acre into Bigha, you can use our simple and accurate Acre to Bigha Converter. This tool helps you instantly calculate the land measurement from acres to bigha, making it easier to compare values in both units.