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What is Cent?

The cent is a traditional unit with a rich historical significance used to accurately measure small parcels of land, such as small agricultural plots and residential properties. The term' cent' is derived from the word 'centum', which means hundred. It is equal to one-hundredth of an acre.

While in India the metric system is used for land measurement, the historical relevance and adaptability of cent makes it a popular choice for measuring small land areas in south India. In metric units, 1 cent is equal to 40.47 square meters.

What is Guntha?

Guntha is a traditional measuring unit in western and southern India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha) for small parcels of land, typically below 1 acre. It is also referred to as gunta in some places. In metric units, 1 guntha is equal to 101.17 square meters. Guntha is approximately 100 square meters in Maharashtra. It is referred to as 'vaar' in Gujarat.

Conversion Table for 1 Cent to Guntha

One cent is equal to 0.4 guntha. The table below depicts some cent values converted to guntha.

Value in Cent	Value in Guntha
1	0.4
5	2
10	4
15	6
50	20
100	40

Value of One Cent in Different States

The value of one cent remains typically the same all over India, as given below.

Cent	Value in India (in Guntha)
1 Cent	0.4

How to Convert Cent to Guntha?

Converting cent to guntha is a straightforward process, and you can do it easily using Tata Capital's area conversion calculator online. Just follow the simple steps given below.

Step 1: Visit Tata Capital's Area Conversion Calculator.

Step 2: Select Cent from the left-side drop-down menu.

Step 3: Select Guntha from the right-side drop-down menu.

Step 4: Enter the value you wish to convert into Guntha in the Cent column.

The value in guntha will immediately appear in the right column.

FAQ's On Cent to Guntha Converter

One guntha is larger than one cent, and one guntha is approximately equal to 2.5 cents.

Guntha is used for land measurement in the western and southern parts of India, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha.

Cent is not used throughout India. Cent usage is more prevalent in South India.

Guntha is a traditional measuring unit mostly used in western and southern India.

25 cents make up one guntha.

Guntha is also known as ‘vaar’ in Gujarat.