How many biswa are in 1 acre?

It depends on the state, because the biswa is not a fixed size. In Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan (pucca), 1 acre = 32 biswa. Across the states listed, the answer ranges from 32 to 100 biswa — choose your state in the converter above for an accurate result.

Why does the biswa vary by state?

The biswa is a traditional unit recorded differently in each state's revenue system, and many states use a larger "pucca" and a smaller "kachha" version. There is no single national value, so the only correct conversion is the one for your specific state or district.

How do I convert acre to biswa?

Pick your state above so the tool uses that state's biswa value, then type the amount. For example, in Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan (pucca), multiply acre by 32 to get biswa.

Which states is the biswa used in?

This converter covers: Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan (pucca); Rajasthan (kachha); Himachal Pradesh; Haryana & Punjab (kachha basis). For legal or property transactions, always confirm the local value against your revenue records (patwari / tehsil).

Convert Acre to Biswa

The biswa is not a fixed size — it varies by state. Across the states below, 1 acre = 32–100 biswa. Pick your state for an accurate result; it runs entirely in your browser.

1 Acre = 32 Biswa (Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan (pucca))

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Acre to Biswa by state

Because the biswa differs from state to state, the table below gives the value in each state we cover. The square-foot column is the standard defining value; the metre and conversion columns are computed from it.

State / region	1 Biswa (sq ft)	1 Biswa (m²)	1 Acre → Biswa	1 Biswa → Acre
Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan (pucca)	1,361.25	126.4643	32 biswa	0.03125 ac
Rajasthan (kachha)	871.2	80.93713	50 biswa	0.02 ac
Himachal Pradesh	435.6	40.46856	100 biswa	0.01 ac
Haryana & Punjab (kachha basis) *	453.75	42.15475	96 biswa	0.01041667 ac

* Haryana & Punjab (kachha basis): Tracks the local bigha basis, which is not standardised in Haryana/Punjab. 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 acre and biswa

Acre: An acre is 4,840 square yards (43,560 sq ft) — the standard imperial land unit.

Biswa: A biswa is 1/20 of a bigha, so like the bigha its real size depends on the state. 1 biswa = 20 biswansi.

Frequently asked questions

How many biswa are in 1 acre?: It depends on the state, because the biswa is not a fixed size. In Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan (pucca), 1 acre = 32 biswa. Across the states listed, the answer ranges from 32 to 100 biswa — choose your state in the converter above for an accurate result.
Why does the biswa vary by state?: The biswa is a traditional unit recorded differently in each state's revenue system, and many states use a larger "pucca" and a smaller "kachha" version. There is no single national value, so the only correct conversion is the one for your specific state or district.
How do I convert acre to biswa?: Pick your state above so the tool uses that state's biswa value, then type the amount. For example, in Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan (pucca), multiply acre by 32 to get biswa.
Which states is the biswa used in?: This converter covers: Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan (pucca); Rajasthan (kachha); Himachal Pradesh; Haryana & Punjab (kachha basis). For legal or property transactions, always confirm the local value against your revenue records (patwari / tehsil).

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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.