Convert Indian Bigha to Acre easily.
1 Bigha x 0.6198 = 0.6198 ac
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If you’ve ever dealt with land transactions in India, you’ve probably bumped into the term “Bigha.” But when working with international partners or legal documents, acres become the go-to unit. How do you bridge these two worlds? Let’s break it down—no jargon, no headaches. Whether you’re a farmer in Punjab or a real estate developer in Texas, this guide will make conversions feel like a walk in the park.
Unit definitions
What is a indian bigha?
- Description: A traditional unit of land area used across India, particularly in rural and agricultural contexts.
- Symbol: No standard symbol, often written as “Bigha.”
- Common uses: Measuring farmland, plots, and property in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh.
- Definition: 1 Indian Bigha = 0.6198 acres (standardized for this converter). Note that regional variations exist—always double-check local standards.
What is a acre (ac)?
- Description: An imperial and U.S. customary unit for measuring large land areas.
- Symbol: ac
- Common uses: International land sales, forestry, agriculture in countries like the U.S., UK, and Canada.
- Definition: 1 acre = 43,560 square feet or 4,840 square yards. Fun fact: It’s about 40% of a hectare.
Conversion formula
Bigha to Acre:
Acre = Bigha × 0.6198
Acre to Bigha:
Bigha = Acre ÷ 0.6198
Example calculations
- Converting 5 Bigha to Acres:
5 Bigha × 0.6198 = 3.099 acres
(That’s enough land for a small orchard!) - Converting 2.5 Acres to Bigha:
2.5 ÷ 0.6198 ≈ 4.033 Bigha
(Imagine a rectangular plot roughly 330 feet by 330 feet.)
Conversion tables
Indian Bigha to Acres
| Bigha | Acres |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.6198 |
| 2 | 1.2396 |
| 3 | 1.8594 |
| 4 | 2.4792 |
| 5 | 3.0990 |
| 10 | 6.1980 |
| 20 | 12.3960 |
| 50 | 30.9900 |
Acres to Indian Bigha
| Acres | Bigha |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.613 |
| 2 | 3.226 |
| 5 | 8.065 |
| 10 | 16.13 |
| 20 | 32.26 |
| 50 | 80.65 |
Historical background
The Bigha’s origins trace back to the Mughal Empire, where it was used to tax agricultural land. Its size was often tied to how much land a pair of oxen could plow in a day—practical, but hardly precise. Over time, regional rulers tweaked the measurement, leading to today’s variations. The acre, meanwhile, comes from Old English “æcer” (field), standardized in the 13th century as the area a yoke of oxen could plow in a day. Both units share bovine roots, but the acre’s global adoption gave it more consistency.
Interesting facts?
- Size shuffle: In Assam, 1 Bigha = 14,400 sq ft, while in Himachal Pradesh, it’s 8,712 sq ft. Always confirm local values!
- Metric push: India officially uses hectares in government records, but Bigha persists in daily use.
- Acre alternatives: Scotland once used the “Scottish acre”—1.27 standard acres. Try explaining that to a farmer from Kansas!
- Bollywood plots: Movie studios often describe set sizes in Bigha when filming rural scenes for authenticity.
- Global oddity: The U.S. still uses acres widely, while Europe mostly switched to hectares post-1970s.
FAQ
The Bigha isn’t standardized nationally. It evolved from local agricultural practices, leading to regional differences. Always confirm teh local measurement before transactions.
Yes, many states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar still use Bigha in land documentation, though metric units are increasingly adopted.
1 Indian Bigha equals approximately 0.6198 acres, but this can vary slightly by region.
No, Nepal uses a different Bigha measurement. Check our Nepal-specific converters for accurate results.
An acre is roughly 75% of a football field (including end zones). Imagine a space 66 feet wide and 660 feet long.