How many biswa are in 1 decimal?

It depends on the state, because the biswa is not a fixed size. In Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan (pucca), 1 decimal = 0.32 biswa. Across the states listed, the answer ranges from 0.32 to 1 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 decimal 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 decimal by 0.32 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 Decimal to Biswa

The biswa is not a fixed size — it varies by state. Across the states below, 1 decimal = 0.32–1 biswa. Pick your state for an accurate result; it runs entirely in your browser.

1 Decimal = 0.32 Biswa (Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan (pucca))

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Decimal 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 Decimal → Biswa	1 Biswa → Decimal
Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan (pucca)	1,361.25	126.4643	0.32 biswa	3.125 decimal
Rajasthan (kachha)	871.2	80.93713	0.5 biswa	2 decimal
Himachal Pradesh	435.6	40.46856	1 biswa	1 decimal
Haryana & Punjab (kachha basis) *	453.75	42.15475	0.96 biswa	1.041667 decimal

* 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 decimal and biswa

Decimal: A decimal is 1/100 of an acre (48.4 gaj) — widely used in eastern India (Bihar, Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand).

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 decimal?: It depends on the state, because the biswa is not a fixed size. In Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan (pucca), 1 decimal = 0.32 biswa. Across the states listed, the answer ranges from 0.32 to 1 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 decimal 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 decimal by 0.32 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.