How to convert square feet to kathas
To convert square feet to kathas, multiply the value by the conversion factor 0.0013888889. To go the other way, multiply by 720 (or divide by 0.0013888889).
Worked example: 5 ft² to katha
- Write the value: 5 ft²
- Multiply by 0.0013888889: 5 × 0.0013888889
- Result: 0.00694444 katha
Square Foot to Katha conversion table
Quick reference values, rounded to 6 significant digits.
| Square Foot (ft²) | Katha (katha) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft² | 0.000138889 katha |
| 0.25 ft² | 0.000347222 katha |
| 0.5 ft² | 0.000694444 katha |
| 1 ft² | 0.00138889 katha |
| 2 ft² | 0.00277778 katha |
| 3 ft² | 0.00416667 katha |
| 4 ft² | 0.00555556 katha |
| 5 ft² | 0.00694444 katha |
| 6 ft² | 0.00833333 katha |
| 7 ft² | 0.00972222 katha |
| 8 ft² | 0.0111111 katha |
| 9 ft² | 0.0125 katha |
| 10 ft² | 0.0138889 katha |
| 12 ft² | 0.0166667 katha |
| 15 ft² | 0.0208333 katha |
| 20 ft² | 0.0277778 katha |
| 25 ft² | 0.0347222 katha |
| 30 ft² | 0.0416667 katha |
| 40 ft² | 0.0555556 katha |
| 50 ft² | 0.0694444 katha |
| 75 ft² | 0.104167 katha |
| 100 ft² | 0.138889 katha |
| 250 ft² | 0.347222 katha |
| 500 ft² | 0.694444 katha |
| 1,000 ft² | 1.38889 katha |
Katha to Square Foot
| katha | ft² |
|---|---|
| 1 katha | 720 ft² |
| 5 katha | 3,600 ft² |
| 10 katha | 7,200 ft² |
| 50 katha | 36,000 ft² |
| 100 katha | 72,000 ft² |
1 Square Foot in other area & land units
About Square Foot and Katha
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 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 square foot 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 square feet 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 square foot?
1 Square Foot equals 0.00138889 katha.
How do I convert square feet to kathas?
Multiply the number of square feet by 0.0013888889. For example, 5 ft² × 0.0013888889 = 0.00694444 katha.
What is 5 ft² in katha?
5 ft² = 0.00694444 katha.
How many square feet are in 1 katha?
1 Katha equals 720 ft². Use the Katha to Square Feet converter for the reverse direction.
Is this Square Foot 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.