Nepal uses two completely different land measurement systems. Understanding both — and being able to convert between them — is essential for anyone buying, selling, or registering land.
Land Unit Converter
Convert any Nepal land unit instantly — Ropani, Aana, Bigha, Kattha, sq.ft, sq.m
Try this free toolThe two Nepal land systems
Hill system (Ropani) — used in hilly districts including all of Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Dharan, and most hill districts.
Terai system (Bigha) — used in the plains including Chitwan, Jhapa, Morang, Rupandehi, Banke, Bardiya, and all flat-land districts.
Complete conversion table
Hill system — Ropani to square feet and square meters
| Unit | Sq. meters | Sq. feet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Ropani | 508.72 | 5,476 |
| 1 Aana | 31.80 | 342.25 |
| 1 Paisa | 7.95 | 85.56 |
| 1 Daam | 1.99 | 21.39 |
Hierarchy: 1 Ropani = 16 Aana = 64 Paisa = 256 Daam
Terai system — Bigha to square feet and square meters
| Unit | Sq. meters | Sq. feet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bigha | 6,772.63 | 72,900 |
| 1 Kattha | 338.63 | 3,645 |
| 1 Dhur | 16.93 | 182.25 |
Hierarchy: 1 Bigha = 20 Kattha = 400 Dhur
Worked examples
Example 1: Your Lalpurja says "2-12-2-0" (2 Ropani 12 Aana 2 Paisa 0 Daam). How many square feet?
- 2 Ropani = 32 Aana
- Total = 32 + 12 = 44 Aana + 2 Paisa
- 44 × 342.25 = 15,059 sq.ft
- 2 Paisa = 2 × 85.56 = 171.12 sq.ft
- Total ≈ 15,230 sq.ft
Example 2: A plot is advertised as 5,000 sq.ft in Kathmandu. How many Ropani?
- 5,000 ÷ 5,476 = 0.913 Ropani = 0 Ropani 14 Aana (approx.)