Conversions people use most
Pick a category, enter a value and choose the units. Conversions use standard factors: 1 inch = 2.54 cm, 1 kg = 2.20462 lb, 1 mile = 1.60934 km, and temperature uses the exact formulas (°F = °C × 9/5 + 32). Results update immediately.
Units common in Pakistan
Land and property in Pakistan are measured in marla, kanal and square feet; gold in tola and gram; grain in maund and seer. These traditional units vary slightly by region, so confirm local definitions before a transaction. As a widely used reference, 1 tola of gold is about 11.66 grams, and a marla is 272.25 square feet under the standard Punjab definition (also commonly stated as 225 sq ft in some housing schemes), so always check the documents.
Tips for accurate conversion
- Convert to a base unit first when combining measurements.
- Round only at the end.
- For cooking, use weight rather than volume where possible.
Working out gold weight for zakat? Use the zakat calculator.
Handy conversion table
| From | To | Multiply by |
|---|---|---|
| Inch | Centimetre | 2.54 |
| Foot | Metre | 0.3048 |
| Mile | Kilometre | 1.60934 |
| Kilogram | Pound | 2.20462 |
| Tola (gold) | Gram | 11.664 |
| Square foot | Square metre | 0.0929 |
| Litre | US gallon | 0.26417 |
Worked example
A plot of 5 marla is 5 x 272.25 = 1,361.25 square feet under the standard definition, which is about 126.5 square metres. A kanal is 20 marla, or 5,445 square feet. Some housing societies use 225 square feet per marla, so check your documents before buying or selling.
Temperature quick reference
Water freezes at 0 C (32 F) and boils at 100 C (212 F). Body temperature is about 37 C (98.6 F). To convert quickly, double the Celsius value and add 30 for a rough Fahrenheit estimate, then use the tool for exact values.
Use the converter alongside the zakat calculator for tola weights, the BMI calculator for height and weight, and the electricity bill calculator for watts and kilowatts. Farmers measuring land can read about the Kissan Card, which sets limits per acre.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a tola?
About 11.66 grams in the commonly used definition.
How do I convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
Multiply by 9, divide by 5 and add 32.
How big is a marla?
Under the standard definition used in Punjab, a marla is 272.25 square feet, but some housing schemes use 225 sq ft. Check your property documents.
Are the results exact?
International units use exact factors. Traditional local units can vary by region.