How to convert kathas to square feet
To convert kathas to square feet, multiply the value by the conversion factor 720. To go the other way, multiply by 0.0013888889 (or divide by 720).
Worked example: 5 katha to ft²
- Write the value: 5 katha
- Multiply by 720: 5 × 720
- Result: 3,600 ft²
Katha to Square Foot conversion table
Quick reference values, rounded to 6 significant digits.
| Katha (katha) | Square Foot (ft²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 katha | 72 ft² |
| 0.25 katha | 180 ft² |
| 0.5 katha | 360 ft² |
| 1 katha | 720 ft² |
| 2 katha | 1,440 ft² |
| 3 katha | 2,160 ft² |
| 4 katha | 2,880 ft² |
| 5 katha | 3,600 ft² |
| 6 katha | 4,320 ft² |
| 7 katha | 5,040 ft² |
| 8 katha | 5,760 ft² |
| 9 katha | 6,480 ft² |
| 10 katha | 7,200 ft² |
| 12 katha | 8,640 ft² |
| 15 katha | 10,800 ft² |
| 20 katha | 14,400 ft² |
| 25 katha | 18,000 ft² |
| 30 katha | 21,600 ft² |
| 40 katha | 28,800 ft² |
| 50 katha | 36,000 ft² |
| 75 katha | 54,000 ft² |
| 100 katha | 72,000 ft² |
| 250 katha | 180,000 ft² |
| 500 katha | 360,000 ft² |
| 1,000 katha | 720,000 ft² |
Square Foot to Katha
| ft² | katha |
|---|---|
| 1 ft² | 0.00138889 katha |
| 5 ft² | 0.00694444 katha |
| 10 ft² | 0.0138889 katha |
| 50 ft² | 0.0694444 katha |
| 100 ft² | 0.138889 katha |
1 Katha in other area & land units
About Katha and Square Foot
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.
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 katha 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 kathas 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 katha?
1 Katha equals 720 ft².
How do I convert kathas to square feet?
Multiply the number of kathas by 720. For example, 5 katha × 720 = 3,600 ft².
What is 5 katha in ft²?
5 katha = 3,600 ft².
How many kathas are in 1 square foot?
1 Square Foot equals 0.00138889 katha. Use the Square Feet to Katha converter for the reverse direction.
Is this Katha 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.