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Land measurement units: square yards, guntas and acres
Plot sizes around Hyderabad are quoted in square yards, while farmland uses guntas and acres. Conversions you will need.
| Unit | Equals |
|---|---|
| 1 square yard | 9 square feet; about 0.836 square metres |
| 1 gunta | 121 square yards; 1,089 square feet |
| 1 acre | 40 guntas; 4,840 square yards; 43,560 square feet |
| 1 hectare | About 2.471 acres |
| 1 square metre | About 10.764 square feet |
Example: a 200 square-yard plot is 1,800 square feet.
General information, not legal advice
Rules, rates and portals change. Confirm the current position with the authority named and a qualified property lawyer before you pay.
Published: 10 October 2026
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