Soil Area Unit Converter: Katha, Biswa, and Dhur in Punjab
In Punjab:
1 Katha = 5 Biswa
1 Biswa = 4 Dhur
Hence, 1 Katha = 20 Dhur
Standard Conversion Table
The standard conversion from Katha to Biswa and then Dhur is as follows.
| From → To | Katha | Biswa | Dhur |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Katha | 1 | 5 | 20 |
| 1 Biswa | 0.2 | 1 | 4 |
| 1 Dhur | 0.05 | 0.25 | 1 |
Popular Conversion for Punjab
Here are some commonly used conversions—especially helpful for agrarian land, property deals, and registration:
| Units | Conversions |
|---|---|
| 1 Katha | 5 Biswa |
| 2 Katha | 10 Biswa |
| 3 Katha | 15 Biswa |
| 1 Biswa | 0.2 Katha |
| 2 Biswa | 0.4 Katha |
| 3 Biswa | 0.6 Katha |
| 1 Dhur | 0.05 Katha |
| 5 Dhur | 0.25 Katha |
| 10 Dhur | 0.5 Katha |
| 20 Dhur | 1 Katha |
What is Katha?
Katha is a common and traditional land unit in Punjab. It is used especially in rural and agricultural land measurements and transactions. It can be easily divided into Biswa and Dhur, making it practical for both large and small land areas. It is most commonly used for Property listings, patwari records, and farmland measurements frequently reference Katha.
Popular Katha Conversations
| Unit of Area | Conversion |
|---|---|
| 1 Katha | 1,361.25 sq ft. |
| 1 Katha | 126.48 sq.m |
| 1 Katha | 5 Biswa |
| 1 Katha | 20 Dhur |
| 1 Katha | 3.12 Decimal |
| 1 Katha | 3.12 Dismil |
| 1 Katha | 1.25 Guntha |
| 1 Katha | 0.03125 Acre |
What is Biswa?
Biswa is a sub-unit of Katha. It is widely used for medium-sized plots and land. In Punjab, small farms and residential lands are measured using Katha. It can convert easily into bigger measurements, which makes it widely popular.
Popular Biswa Conversions
| Unit of Area | Conversion |
|---|---|
| 1 Biswa | 272.25 sq ft. |
| 1 Biswa | 25.14 sq.m |
| 1 Biswa | 0.2 Katha |
| 1 Biswa | 4 Dhur |
| 1 Biswa | 0.62 Decimal |
| 1 Biswa | 0.62 Dismil |
| 1 Biswa | 0.25 Guntha |
| 1 Biswa | 0.00625 Acre |
What is Dhur?
Dhur is the smallest unit of measurement in Punjab. It is a traditional measurement system ideal for small plots and boundary measurements. It is popularly used for accurate measurements, which can affect the revenue and calculations in documents.
Popular Dhur Conversions
| Unit of Area | Conversion Unit |
|---|---|
| 1 Dhur | 68.06 sq ft. |
| 1 Dhur | 6.29 sq.m |
| 1 Dhur | 0.05 Katha |
| 1 Dhur | 0.25 Biswa |
| 1 Dhur | 0.15 Decimal |
| 1 Dhur | 0.15 Dismil |
| 1 Dhur | 0.062 Guntha |
| 1 Dhur | 0.00156 Acre |
Why Use SmartKey’s Converter?
Real estate measurements are all about accuracy and precision. With SmartKey’s converter, you can get your land measurements converted in seconds. Realtors in Punjab use our converter to:
- Avoid mistakes when buying or selling farmland or residential plots using traditional units.
- Before signing sale deeds, ghat acts, or property agreements.
- Convert without manual math.
- Try different measurement units with the highest accuracy.
- Get free, simple calculators for commercial and residential land measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Biswas are there in 1 Katha in Punjab?
1 Katha = 5 Biswa, according to the standard used here.
- How many Dhur are there in 1 Katha?
1 Katha = 20 Dhur.
- Can I convert a mix of units (like 2 Katha + 3 Biswa)?
Yes, just convert each portion separately and add the results, or use the converter twice.
- Why is the conversion not the same everywhere in Punjab?
Because traditional land units can slightly differ from one region to another due to historical or administrative variations.
- Is this conversion tool legally binding?
No, it’s for guidance. Always double-check with legal land records and authorities.
