Convert Biswa to Bigha
1 biswa = 0.05 bigha. 1 bigha = 20 biswa wherever the bigha–biswa system is used; only the absolute land size of each unit changes from state to state. Both units are state-variable in absolute size, but their ratio is fixed within this system. Runs entirely in your browser.
Biswa to Bigha by state
Both biswa and bigha are recorded in each state's revenue system, so the only correct conversion is the one for a state where both are defined. The square-foot columns are the standard defining values; the metre and conversion columns are computed from them.
| State / region | 1 Biswa (sq ft) | 1 Bigha (sq ft) | 1 Biswa → Bigha | 1 Bigha → Biswa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan (pucca) | 1,361.25 | 27,225 | 0.05 bigha | 20 biswa |
| Rajasthan (kachha) | 871.2 | 17,424 | 0.05 bigha | 20 biswa |
| Himachal Pradesh | 435.6 | 8,712 | 0.05 bigha | 20 biswa |
| Haryana & Punjab (kachha basis) * | 453.75 | 9,075 | 0.05 bigha | 20 biswa |
- * Haryana & Punjab (kachha basis): Bigha/biswa are not standardised in Haryana/Punjab; the ratio stays 20 but the absolute sizes vary. Confirm against local records.
Indian land units vary by state and even by district, and local custom can differ from the standard value. For any legal, property or financial purpose, confirm the value against your local revenue records (patwari / tehsil) before relying on it.
About biswa and bigha
Biswa: A biswa is 1/20 of a bigha, so like the bigha its real size depends on the state. 1 biswa = 20 biswansi.
Bigha: A bigha is a traditional Indian land unit whose size is not standardised — it ranges from roughly 1,500 to 2,530 m² depending on the state and on whether a "pucca" (large) or "kachha" (small) bigha is meant.
Frequently asked questions
- How many bigha are in 1 biswa?
- 1 biswa = 0.05 bigha. 1 bigha = 20 biswa wherever the bigha–biswa system is used; only the absolute land size of each unit changes from state to state.
- Are the biswa and bigha the same in every state?
- Both are traditional units whose absolute size changes by state, so the land area they represent is not the same everywhere. However, within the system that uses both units the ratio between them stays the same — only the absolute land size changes. For legal or property use, confirm against your local revenue records.
- How do I convert biswa to bigha?
- Pick your state above, then type the amount in the converter — it uses that state's recorded values for both units. For example, in Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan (pucca), multiply biswa by 0.05 to get bigha.
- Which states does this biswa-to-bigha converter cover?
- Both biswa and bigha are recorded together in: Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan (pucca); Rajasthan (kachha); Himachal Pradesh; Haryana & Punjab (kachha basis). Other states record only one of the two units, so a reliable conversion between them isn't possible there without a local figure.
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Sources
Per-state values are cross-checked against multiple references, including Wikipedia: Bigha, Wikipedia: Katha, Wikipedia: Measurement of land in Punjab and state land-record references. Where sources genuinely disagree we show the documented variants rather than a single figure.