How to convert square feet to decimals
To convert square feet to decimals, multiply the value by the conversion factor 0.0022956841. To go the other way, multiply by 435.6 (or divide by 0.0022956841).
Worked example: 5 ft² to dec
- Write the value: 5 ft²
- Multiply by 0.0022956841: 5 × 0.0022956841
- Result: 0.0114784 dec
Square Foot to Decimal (Shotok) conversion table
Quick reference values, rounded to 6 significant digits.
| Square Foot (ft²) | Decimal (Shotok) (dec) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft² | 0.000229568 dec |
| 0.25 ft² | 0.000573921 dec |
| 0.5 ft² | 0.00114784 dec |
| 1 ft² | 0.00229568 dec |
| 2 ft² | 0.00459137 dec |
| 3 ft² | 0.00688705 dec |
| 4 ft² | 0.00918274 dec |
| 5 ft² | 0.0114784 dec |
| 6 ft² | 0.0137741 dec |
| 7 ft² | 0.0160698 dec |
| 8 ft² | 0.0183655 dec |
| 9 ft² | 0.0206612 dec |
| 10 ft² | 0.0229568 dec |
| 12 ft² | 0.0275482 dec |
| 15 ft² | 0.0344353 dec |
| 20 ft² | 0.0459137 dec |
| 25 ft² | 0.0573921 dec |
| 30 ft² | 0.0688705 dec |
| 40 ft² | 0.0918274 dec |
| 50 ft² | 0.114784 dec |
| 75 ft² | 0.172176 dec |
| 100 ft² | 0.229568 dec |
| 250 ft² | 0.573921 dec |
| 500 ft² | 1.14784 dec |
| 1,000 ft² | 2.29568 dec |
Decimal (Shotok) to Square Foot
| dec | ft² |
|---|---|
| 1 dec | 435.6 ft² |
| 5 dec | 2,178 ft² |
| 10 dec | 4,356 ft² |
| 50 dec | 21,780 ft² |
| 100 dec | 43,560 ft² |
1 Square Foot in other area & land units
About Square Foot and Decimal (Shotok)
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.
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.
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 square foot to decimal (shotok) conversion is used
Area & land conversions are needed for buying and selling land, flats, deed (dolil) records, construction planning and farming. Converting between square feet and decimals 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 decimals are in 1 square foot?
1 Square Foot equals 0.00229568 dec.
How do I convert square feet to decimals?
Multiply the number of square feet by 0.0022956841. For example, 5 ft² × 0.0022956841 = 0.0114784 dec.
What is 5 ft² in dec?
5 ft² = 0.0114784 dec.
How many square feet are in 1 decimal (shotok)?
1 Decimal (Shotok) equals 435.6 ft². Use the Decimal to Square Feet converter for the reverse direction.
Is this Square Foot to Decimal (Shotok) 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.