Understanding Nepal Land Units
Land measurement in Nepal is unique and primarily divided into two distinct systems based on geography: the Hills System (Pahad) and the Terai System (Madhesh). Understanding these units is crucial for real estate transactions, agriculture, and legal documentation in Nepal.
The Hills System (Ropani)
Used predominantly in the hilly and mountainous regions, including the Kathmandu Valley. The base unit is the Ropani.
- 1 Ropani = 16 Aana = 64 Paisa = 256 Daam
- 1 Ropani = 508.72 square meters = 5476 square feet
- 1 Aana = 31.80 square meters = 342.25 square feet
- 1 Paisa = 7.95 square meters = 85.56 square feet
- 1 Daam = 1.99 square meters = 21.39 square feet
The Terai System (Bigha)
Used primarily in the flat southern plains (Terai) of Nepal. The base unit is the Bigha, which is significantly larger than a Ropani.
- 1 Bigha = 20 Kattha = 400 Dhur
- 1 Bigha = 6772.63 square meters = 72,900 square feet
- 1 Bigha ≈ 1.677 Acres ≈ 13.31 Ropani
- 1 Kattha = 338.63 square meters = 3645 square feet
- 1 Dhur = 16.93 square meters = 182.25 square feet
Common Conversions
Ropani to Square Feet
To convert Ropani to square feet, multiply the Ropani value by 5476. For example, 2 Ropani is equal to 10,952 sq ft.
Bigha to Square Meter
To convert Bigha to square meters, multiply the Bigha value by 6772.63. For example, 0.5 Bigha is equal to 3386.31 sq meters.
What is a Tola?
In our weight converter, you will find the unit Tola. A Tola is a traditional unit of mass, now standardized as exactly 11.6638038 grams. In Nepal, it is the standard measurement used by jewelers for buying and selling gold and silver.