Land area converter (cent, acre, sq ft)
Land in Kerala is measured in cents and acres, while plans and brokers often quote square feet or square metres. Enter one value and see every unit at once.
The units
| Unit | Equals |
|---|---|
| 1 cent | 435.6 square feet, or about 40.47 square metres |
| 1 acre | 100 cents, or 43,560 square feet, or about 4,046.86 square metres |
| 1 are | 100 square metres, or about 2.47 cents |
| 1 hectare | 100 ares, 10,000 square metres, or about 24.71 cents |
| 1 square metre | about 10.764 square feet |
| 1 square yard | 9 square feet, or about 0.836 square metres |
Worked example
A 10 cent plot is 4,356 square feet, or about 404.7 square metres. A 2.5 acre estate is 250 cents, or about 10,890 square feet.
Good to know
- Revenue and survey records in Kerala often use hectares and ares, while buyers and sellers talk in cents. Convert before you compare plots.
- Always check the area in the title documents and survey map. A broker’s measurement is not a legal record.
- Read Kerala land units explained for common mistakes.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in one cent?
One cent is 435.6 square feet.
How many cents make an acre?
One acre is 100 cents.
What is an are?
An are is 100 square metres. It is used in land records alongside the hectare.