Plots in Gwadar are sold in marla, kanal and square yards, and a mistake in converting between them can change what you pay by lakhs of rupees. A marla is commonly 272.25 square feet, and a kanal is 20 marla, but some schemes use their own measure, so ask for the plot’s area in square feet or square yards in writing.
The Basic Conversions
A marla is commonly 272.25 sq ft, which is 30.25 sq yd. A kanal is 20 marla, which is 5,445 sq ft or 605 sq yd. A square yard is 9 sq ft. These are the usual figures in Pakistan, and they are the ones we use on our listings.
Common Marla Sizes in Square Feet
- 5 Marla: about 1,361 sq ft (151 sq yd)
- 7 Marla: about 1,906 sq ft (212 sq yd)
- 8 Marla: about 2,178 sq ft (242 sq yd)
- 10 Marla: about 2,723 sq ft (303 sq yd)
- 1 Kanal: about 5,445 sq ft (605 sq yd)
Common Square Yard Sizes in Marla
Some Gwadar schemes quote plots in square yards. Dividing by 30.25 gives the size in marla.
- 120 sq yd: about 4 marla (1,080 sq ft)
- 200 sq yd: about 6.6 marla (1,800 sq ft)
- 400 sq yd: about 13.2 marla (3,600 sq ft)
- 500 sq yd: about 16.5 marla (4,500 sq ft)
- 600 sq yd: about 19.8 marla (5,400 sq ft)
- 1,000 sq yd: about 33 marla (9,000 sq ft)
Why You Should Still Ask for the Exact Area
A scheme’s marla can differ from the usual figure, and a plot sold as a round number may measure a little less. Ask for the area in square feet or square yards on the allotment letter, and compare it with the approved plan. Compare price per square foot, not price per marla, when you look at two schemes. Check the plot’s corner or road premium separately. Our guides to how to verify a plot file and documents required to buy property in Gwadar explain what to check.
Related Guides
To compare areas, read housing schemes in Gwadar and New Town Gwadar. To talk to a Gwadar office, see our property dealer in Gwadar page.
You can see this Residential plot in Sangar Housing Scheme, browse current Gwadar listings, or find more guides on our Gwadar Property Buying Guides page.
These are the commonly used conversions. Confirm each plot’s exact area with the scheme and the issuing authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet is a marla?
A marla is commonly 272.25 square feet, which is 30.25 square yards. Some schemes use a different measure, so ask for the area in writing.
How many marla is a kanal?
A kanal is 20 marla, about 5,445 square feet or 605 square yards.
How many marla is 500 square yards?
About 16.5 marla, found by dividing 500 by 30.25. It is 4,500 square feet.
Why should I compare price per square foot?
A scheme’s marla or round plot size can differ slightly, so price per square foot is the fairest way to compare plots.
5B Marketing has offices in Gwadar, Lahore and Dubai, and states every plot’s area in square feet before you pay anything.
