Bangladesh Katha to Decimal Converter
Bangladesh Katha & Decimal Converter
Convert Katha, Chatak, and Decimals (Shotok) to standard units.
Equivalent Areas
About the Bangladesh Katha to Decimal Converter
In Bangladesh and parts of Eastern India (like West Bengal), land measurement frequently utilizes historic and traditional units such as Katha, Chatak, and Decimal (locally known as Shotok or Sotok). The Bangladesh Katha to Decimal Converter is a specialized tool that instantly calculates the equivalent area in Decimals, Square Feet, and Acres.
Whether you are dealing with rural agricultural land, finalizing property deeds, or assessing urban plots in Dhaka, accurately converting these traditional units into metric or imperial standards is crucial for preventing costly real estate discrepancies. This online calculator is completely free, lightning-fast, and relies on the exact official multipliers used in land registries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Decimal (Shotok) in land measurement?
In Bangladesh and parts of India, a Decimal (often pronounced as Shotok or Sotok) is a unit of area that is exactly one-hundredth (1/100) of an Acre. This means 1 Decimal is equal to exactly 435.6 square feet.
How many Kathas make up a Decimal?
1 Katha is approximately equal to 1.6528 Decimals (Shotok), because 1 standard Katha equals 720 square feet. Conversely, 1 Decimal equals approximately 0.605 Kathas.
What is a Chatak and a Bigha?
A Chatak is a smaller subdivision, where 16 Chataks equal 1 Katha (1 Chatak = 45 sq ft). A standard Bigha in Bangladesh equals exactly 20 Kathas (or approximately 33 Decimals / 14,400 sq ft).
How to use the Bangladesh Katha to Decimal Converter tool
Using our Bangladesh Katha to Decimal Converter is incredibly easy and entirely free. We designed our Other Tools specifically for everyday users who need to get things done quickly without downloading complicated software or registering for an account.
- Enter Value: Input the traditional land size.
- Convert: See the metric or imperial equivalent.
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