Nepali Land Measurement Units
Nepal uses a unique system of land measurement that varies by region. Understanding these units is essential for property transactions, agriculture, and land management.
Terai (Southern Plains) System
| Unit | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 Bigha | 20 Kattha |
| 1 Kattha | 20 Dhur |
| 1 Bigha | 6,772.63 sq. meters |
| 1 Kattha | 338.63 sq. meters |
| 1 Dhur | 16.93 sq. meters |
Hill Region System
| Unit | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 Ropani | 4 Aana |
| 1 Aana | 4 Paisa |
| 1 Paisa | 4 Dam |
| 1 Ropani | 508.72 sq. meters |
| 1 Aana | 31.80 sq. meters |
| 1 Paisa | 7.95 sq. meters |
| 1 Dam | 1.99 sq. meters |
Converting Between Systems
Converting between Terai and Hill measurement systems can be confusing. Here are some useful equivalents:
- 1 Bigha ≈ 13.31 Ropani
- 1 Ropani ≈ 0.075 Bigha
- 1 Kattha ≈ 0.67 Ropani
- 1 Ropani ≈ 5,476 sq. feet
Use our Unit Converter to easily convert between all Nepali land measurement units.