How to convert decimals to kathas
To convert decimals to kathas, multiply the value by the conversion factor 0.605. To go the other way, multiply by 1.652892562 (or divide by 0.605).
Worked example: 5 dec to katha
- Write the value: 5 dec
- Multiply by 0.605: 5 × 0.605
- Result: 3.025 katha
Decimal (Shotok) to Katha conversion table
Quick reference values, rounded to 6 significant digits.
| Decimal (Shotok) (dec) | Katha (katha) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 dec | 0.0605 katha |
| 0.25 dec | 0.15125 katha |
| 0.5 dec | 0.3025 katha |
| 1 dec | 0.605 katha |
| 2 dec | 1.21 katha |
| 3 dec | 1.815 katha |
| 4 dec | 2.42 katha |
| 5 dec | 3.025 katha |
| 6 dec | 3.63 katha |
| 7 dec | 4.235 katha |
| 8 dec | 4.84 katha |
| 9 dec | 5.445 katha |
| 10 dec | 6.05 katha |
| 12 dec | 7.26 katha |
| 15 dec | 9.075 katha |
| 20 dec | 12.1 katha |
| 25 dec | 15.125 katha |
| 30 dec | 18.15 katha |
| 40 dec | 24.2 katha |
| 50 dec | 30.25 katha |
| 75 dec | 45.375 katha |
| 100 dec | 60.5 katha |
| 250 dec | 151.25 katha |
| 500 dec | 302.5 katha |
| 1,000 dec | 605 katha |
Katha to Decimal (Shotok)
| katha | dec |
|---|---|
| 1 katha | 1.65289 dec |
| 5 katha | 8.26446 dec |
| 10 katha | 16.5289 dec |
| 50 katha | 82.6446 dec |
| 100 katha | 165.289 dec |
1 Decimal (Shotok) in other area & land units
About Decimal (Shotok) and Katha
What is a decimal (shotok) (dec)?
A decimal, called shotok (শতক/শতাংশ) in Bangla, is 1/100 of an acre, or 435.6 square feet. It is the most common unit in Bangladeshi land deeds.
What is a katha (katha)?
A katha (কাঠা) is a traditional land unit. The standard katha used in Dhaka equals 720 square feet, or about 1.65 decimal. Values can differ by region.
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 decimal (shotok) to katha conversion is used
Area & land conversions are needed for buying and selling land, flats, deed (dolil) records, construction planning and farming. Converting between decimals and kathas 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 kathas are in 1 decimal (shotok)?
1 Decimal (Shotok) equals 0.605 katha.
How do I convert decimals to kathas?
Multiply the number of decimals by 0.605. For example, 5 dec × 0.605 = 3.025 katha.
What is 5 dec in katha?
5 dec = 3.025 katha.
How many decimals are in 1 katha?
1 Katha equals 1.65289 dec. Use the Katha to Decimal converter for the reverse direction.
Is this Decimal (Shotok) to Katha 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.