How to convert bighas to square feet
To convert bighas to square feet, multiply the value by the conversion factor 14,400. To go the other way, multiply by 0.0000694444 (or divide by 14,400).
Worked example: 5 bigha to ft²
- Write the value: 5 bigha
- Multiply by 14,400: 5 × 14,400
- Result: 72,000 ft²
Bigha to Square Foot conversion table
Quick reference values, rounded to 6 significant digits.
| Bigha (bigha) | Square Foot (ft²) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 bigha | 14.4 ft² |
| 0.005 bigha | 72 ft² |
| 0.01 bigha | 144 ft² |
| 0.05 bigha | 720 ft² |
| 0.1 bigha | 1,440 ft² |
| 0.25 bigha | 3,600 ft² |
| 0.5 bigha | 7,200 ft² |
| 1 bigha | 14,400 ft² |
| 2 bigha | 28,800 ft² |
| 3 bigha | 43,200 ft² |
| 5 bigha | 72,000 ft² |
| 10 bigha | 144,000 ft² |
| 20 bigha | 288,000 ft² |
| 50 bigha | 720,000 ft² |
| 100 bigha | 1,440,000 ft² |
Square Foot to Bigha
| ft² | bigha |
|---|---|
| 1 ft² | 0.0000694444 bigha |
| 5 ft² | 0.000347222 bigha |
| 10 ft² | 0.000694444 bigha |
| 50 ft² | 0.00347222 bigha |
| 100 ft² | 0.00694444 bigha |
1 Bigha in other area & land units
About Bigha and Square Foot
What is a bigha (bigha)?
A bigha (বিঘা) equals 20 katha. The standard bigha in Bangladesh is 14,400 square feet, or about 33 decimal. Local values may vary.
What is a square foot (ft²)?
A square foot is the area of a square with 1-foot sides. Flats and apartments in Dhaka are priced per square foot.
Important for land buyers: traditional units like katha and bigha differ between districts. This converter uses the standard values used in Dhaka and most official calculations: 1 katha = 720 sq ft, 1 bigha = 20 katha = 14,400 sq ft, 1 decimal (shotok) = 435.6 sq ft, 1 acre = 100 decimal. Always confirm the local value written in your deed (দলিল) or with the land office (AC Land).
Where bigha to square foot conversion is used
Area & land conversions are needed for buying and selling land, flats, deed (dolil) records, construction planning and farming. Converting between bighas and square feet is especially common when you compare products, read foreign specifications, or fill in forms that expect a specific unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in 1 bigha?
1 Bigha equals 14,400 ft².
How do I convert bighas to square feet?
Multiply the number of bighas by 14,400. For example, 5 bigha × 14,400 = 72,000 ft².
What is 5 bigha in ft²?
5 bigha = 72,000 ft².
How many bighas are in 1 square foot?
1 Square Foot equals 0.0000694444 bigha. Use the Square Feet to Bigha converter for the reverse direction.
Is this Bigha to Square Foot converter accurate?
Yes. It uses exact internationally defined conversion factors and the standard Bangladeshi values for traditional units, calculated with full floating-point precision. Results are displayed rounded for readability.