Gaj to Square Feet

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What is a Gaj?

Gaj is an age-old unit of measurement used in North India for land measurements in real estate dealings. It is equivalent to a square yard, i.e., 1 Gaj equals 9 square feet.

It was applied in ancient India to measure land, cloth, and buildings. Under the Mughal rule, Gaj emerged as a usual land-measuring and tax-gathering unit. Imperial units such as square yards were popular later under British rule, but Gaj is still accepted for property transactions and plot sizes.

What is Square Feet?

Square feet (sq ft) is a standard measuring area used mainly in construction, real estate, and interior design. A square foot is equal to a square that measures one foot (12 inches) on each side.

The history of square feet goes back to ancient Rome when the Roman foot (pes) was used as a standard measure of length. The British established the modern imperial system, where square feet were standardized and now is an international unit of measurement. It is commonly used with other measurements such as Gaj, square meters, and acres in the case of Indian property transactions.

Conversion Table for Gaj in Square Feet

As 1 Gaj equals 9 square feet, knowing this conversion ensures precise measurement of land and property spaces.

The following table is a quick reference for converting Gaj to square feet for real estate and construction.

Gaj	Square Feet (sq ft)
1	9
5	45
10	90
20	180
50	450
100	900
500	4,500
1,000	9,000

Value of One Gaj in Different States

The value of 1 Gaj is the same throughout India at 9 square feet, but its local application differs. The standard representation of the conversion is-

Gaj	Value in India (in Square Feet)
1 Gaj	9 sq ft

How to Convert Gaj to Square Feet?

You can convert Gaj to square feet using the following steps:

Step 1. Go to Tata Capital's Area Conversion Calculator.

Step 2. Choose Gaj in the first drop-down list.

Step 3. Select Square Feet in the second drop-down list.

Step 4. Type in the Gaj value to be converted.

Step 5. The converter will immediately show the equivalent square feet value.

FAQ's On Gaj to Square Feet Conversion

One square foot is equivalent to 0.1111 Gaj because 1 Gaj equals 9 square feet, a smaller measurement unit.

In West India, the standard land measurement units include square feet, square meters, acres, hectares, and occasionally Gaj, depending on the area.

Globally accepted land measurement units include Square feet, Square meter, Square yard, Hectare, and Acre.

Gaj is mostly used for measuring plots or land area. For built-up or carpet area in homes or apartments, square feet is the more commonly used unit.

Yes, 1 Gaj is equal to 1 square yard, so they are often used interchangeably. However, "Gaj" is more common in informal or regional contexts, while "square yard" is used in formal documentation.

No, the measurement of 1 Gaj as 9 square feet is standard across India.