Nepal land area converter
1 ropani = 5,476 sq ft = 16 aana; 1 bigha = 72,900 sq ft = 20 kattha. 1 bigha ≈ 13.31 ropani.
Convert between ropani–aana–paisa–daam, bigha–kattha–dhur and square feet, square metres, hectare and acre — or draw your plot and get its area instantly.
In Hilly (Ropani) terms
1 ropani
In Terai (Bigha) terms
1 kattha · 10.05 dhur
| Square feet | 5,476 | sq ft |
| Square metres | 508.737 | m² |
| Square yards | 608.4444 | sq yd |
| Hectare | 0.0509 | ha |
| Acre | 0.1257 | acre |
| Ropani | 1 | ropani |
| Aana | 16 | aana |
| Paisa | 64 | paisa |
| Daam | 256 | daam |
| Bigha | 0.0751 | bigha |
| Kattha | 1.5023 | kattha |
| Dhur | 30.0466 | dhur |
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Nepal land units, answered
How many square feet are in 1 ropani?+
1 ropani = 5,476 square feet = 508.74 square metres. It divides into 16 aana, 64 paisa or 256 daam (1 aana = 342.25 sq ft, 1 paisa = 85.56 sq ft, 1 daam = 21.39 sq ft).
How many square feet are in 1 bigha and 1 kattha?+
1 bigha = 72,900 square feet = 6,772.63 square metres = 20 kattha. 1 kattha = 3,645 square feet = 338.63 sq m = 20 dhur, and 1 dhur = 182.25 sq ft.
Where is ropani used vs bigha in Nepal?+
The ropani–aana–paisa–daam system is used in the hills and Kathmandu Valley. The bigha–kattha–dhur system is used in the Terai (the southern plains). 1 bigha ≈ 13.31 ropani.
How do I calculate the area of an irregular plot?+
Use the 'Draw a plot' tool above: tap to place each corner, drag the dots to match your plot's shape, set the scale to a side length you measured, and it computes the exact area (by the shoelace formula) in square feet, square metres, ropani and bigha.
How many ropani is 1 aana?+
1 aana = 1/16 ropani = 342.25 square feet. 4 paisa make 1 aana, and 4 daam make 1 paisa.
Sources & data note
Conversions use the standard definitions: 1 ropani = 5,476 sq ft and 1 bigha = 72,900 sq ft. The plot tool computes area exactly from the corner positions you set (shoelace formula). For legal/registration purposes always confirm with an official survey (नापी).