Convert Indian Cent to Square Meter easily.
1 ct x 40.4686 = 40.4686 m²
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Ever tried buying land in Tamil Nadu? You'll hear locals casually mention "Cents" like everyone's born knowing this unit. But for the rest of us, converting Indian Cents to Square Meters feels like deciphering ancient scrolls. Let's unravel this mystery together.
Unit definitions
What is a indian cent (ct)?
Description: A traditional land measurement unit primarily used in South India
Symbol: ct
Common uses: Land registration, agricultural plots, property transactions
Definition: 1 Cent equals 40.4686 square meters or 1/100th of an acre
What is a square meter (m²)?
Description: SI unit for area measurement
Symbol: m²
Common uses: International real estate, construction plans, scientific research
Definition: Area of a square with 1-meter sides (1m x 1m)
Conversion formula
The magic equation connecting these units:
1 ct = 40.4686 m²
To convert Cents to Square Meters:
m² = Cents × 40.4686
Need to go the other way? Flip it:
Cents = m² ÷ 40.4686
Example calculations
Let's say you're evaluating a 5-Cent plot:
5 ct × 40.4686 = 202.343 m²
Or converting 500 m² to Cents:
500 ÷ 40.4686 ≈ 12.36 ct
Conversion tables
Cent to Square Meter
| Cents | Square Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40.47 |
| 2 | 80.94 |
| 3 | 121.41 |
| 4 | 161.87 |
| 5 | 202.34 |
| 10 | 404.69 |
| 20 | 809.37 |
| 50 | 2,023.43 |
| 100 | 4,046.86 |
Square Meter to Cent
| Square Meters | Cents |
|---|---|
| 40.47 | 1 |
| 80.94 | 2 |
| 121.41 | 3 |
| 200 | 4.94 |
| 500 | 12.36 |
| 1,000 | 24.71 |
| 2,000 | 49.42 |
| 4,046.86 | 100 |
Historical background
The Cent's origins trace back to British colonial rule. When the raj introduced teh acre, locals needed smaller units. Thus the Cent was born - literally "one percent" of an acre. Over time, regional variations emerged, but the Tamil Nadu standard stuck at 40.4686 m².
Interesting facts
- A football field is about 165 Cents
- 1 Cent = 435.6 square feet
- Mumbai apartments often measure 300-500 Cents
- Kerala uses a different Cent value (40.468 m² vs 40.4686)
- The Cent appears in 19th-century land records as "kuli"
FAQ
It remains popular in rural areas for its simplicity in land transactions, especially in South India.
1 acre equals 100 Cents. So 1 Cent is 1/100th of an acre.
No, its value varies slightly by region. We use the Tamil Nadu standard here.
Yes, divide Square Meters by 40.4686 to get Cents.
Primarily India and Sri Lanka, though values differ.