Hectare to Bigha Calculator
1 Hectare = 4.94 Bigha (UP/Bihar/MP). Bigha size varies by state, and sometimes by district, so see the state-wise table below and check the unit on your own land record.
Hectare to Bigha Formula
Bigha = Hectare × State Factor. For UP/Bihar/MP: Bigha = Hectare × 4.94.
Example: 2 Hectare (UP) × 4.94 = 9.88 Bigha.
Hectare to Bigha – Quick Reference Table
Common conversion values for quick reference
| Hectare | Bigha (UP) | Bigha (Rajasthan) | Bigha (Assam/WB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 Ha | 0.988 | 0.790 | 2.966 |
| 0.25 Ha | 1.235 | 0.988 | 3.708 |
| 0.5 Ha | 2.470 | 1.975 | 7.415 |
| 1 Ha | 4.940 | 3.950 | 14.830 |
| 1.5 Ha | 7.410 | 5.925 | 22.245 |
| 2 Ha | 9.880 | 7.900 | 29.660 |
| 3 Ha | 14.820 | 11.850 | 44.490 |
| 5 Ha | 24.700 | 19.750 | 74.150 |
| 10 Ha | 49.400 | 39.500 | 148.300 |
| 50 Ha | 247.000 | 197.500 | 741.500 |
| 100 Ha | 494.000 | 395.000 | 1,483.000 |
| 500 Ha | 2,470.000 | 1,975.000 | 7,415.000 |
Hectare to Bigha – State-Wise Conversion Guide
Bigha is one of the most widely used traditional land units in India, but unlike Hectare, its size is not standardized nationally — it varies by state. The table below shows the Bigha value for each major Bigha-using state, so you can pick the correct factor for your location before relying on a converted figure.
| State | 1 Hectare = | 1 Bigha (Sq.Mt) | 1 Bigha (Sq.Ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh (UP) | 4.94 Bigha | 2,025 | 21,798 |
| Bihar / Madhya Pradesh (MP) | 4.94 Bigha | 2,025 | 21,798 |
| Rajasthan (Pakka) | 3.95 Bigha | 2,530 | 27,222 |
| Assam | 14.83 Bigha | 674 | 7,257 |
| West Bengal (WB) | 14.83 Bigha | 674 | 7,257 |
| Gujarat (Vigha) | 6.17 Bigha | 1,620 | 17,437 |
| Haryana | 4.94 Bigha | 2,025 | 21,798 |
| Punjab | 4.94 Bigha | 2,025 | 21,798 |
| Himachal Pradesh (HP) | 5.00 Bigha | 2,000 | 21,528 |
| Uttarakhand | 5.00 Bigha | 2,000 | 21,528 |
| Jharkhand / Chhattisgarh | 4.94 Bigha | 2,025 | 21,798 |
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh
These states share the same bigha: 2,025 square metres, which works out to 4.94 bigha per hectare. A bigha here divides into 20 biswa, so part-plots are often quoted in biswa rather than as a fraction.
The conversion matters because portals like UP Bhulekh store holdings in hectares while farmers know their land in bigha. Subsidy and loan applications often ask for one unit when the record shows the other.
Rajasthan has two bighas
This catches people out. Rajasthan distinguishes pakka from kachha bigha, and they are not the same size. Official records use pakka bigha at 2,529.28 square metres, giving 3.95 to the hectare.
Kachha bigha still appears in informal dealings and older conversation. If a figure does not reconcile with the record, a mix-up between the two is a likely explanation — so confirm which one a quoted area refers to.
Assam and West Bengal
The eastern bigha is far smaller — 674 square metres, about a third of the UP version. That puts 14.83 bigha in a hectare.
The gap is large enough to cause real confusion. Ten bigha in Assam is closer to 0.67 hectare, while ten bigha in UP is over 2 hectares. Anyone comparing land across these states needs to be explicit about which bigha is meant.
Why bigha varies at all
Bigha predates any national standard. Regions settled on their own sizes, often tied to local practice, and those sizes stayed put when the metric system arrived. Hectares were layered on top for official records rather than replacing bigha in daily use.
This is why there is no single hectare-to-bigha number, and why any site quoting one without naming a state is giving an incomplete answer. Pick your state in the calculator above before relying on a figure.
How to Convert Hectare to Bigha
- Choose your state in the calculator above, because the answer depends on the local bigha.
- Enter the area in hectares. Decimals are fine, for example 0.5 or 1.25.
- Read the result in bigha. Use the state-wise table above to cross-check it.
To do the sum yourself, multiply the hectares by the number of bigha in one hectare for your state. To go the other way, divide the bigha by that number, or use the Bigha to Hectare Calculator.
Worked Examples
Rajasthan: A holding of 3 hectares. Multiply by 3.95: 3 × 3.95 = 11.85 pakka bigha.
Gujarat: A holding of 2 hectares. Multiply by 6.17: 2 × 6.17 = 12.34 vigha.
Reverse, Rajasthan: A holding of 8 pakka bigha. One pakka bigha is 2,529.28 square metres, so 8 × 2,529.28 = 20,234.24 square metres, which is about 2.02 hectares.
1 Hectare in Bigha: Why Websites Give Different Answers
If you search for "1 hectare in bigha", you will see several different numbers. The reason is simple: each site has assumed a different bigha. A figure for a Rajasthan pakka bigha will not match a figure for a Bengal or Assam bigha, even though both are correct for their own state.
When you compare two answers, check three things: the state, whether the bigha is pakka or kachha, and the number of square metres used for one bigha.
Hectare, Acre and Bigha Compared
A hectare is a fixed metric unit of 10,000 square metres, and it equals about 2.471 acres. An acre is also a fixed unit, about 4,047 square metres. A bigha is the only one of the three that changes with the place. If you need the acre value first, use the Hectare to Acre Calculator.
Which Factor Should You Use?
Use the factor for the state where the land is. Then compare it with your own paperwork. The sale deed, khata or land record usually states the area in hectares or square metres, and it may also mention the local bigha. If a village or district uses its own bigha, ask the local revenue office which one applies.
Common Mistakes
- Using one state's factor for land in another state.
- Mixing up pakka and kachha bigha.
- Assuming that the bigha used in everyday talk is the same as the one in the record.
- Rounding the factor too early, which adds up on large areas.
Treat a converted figure as a guide. For a sale, loan or legal use, rely on the area printed on the official record.
Written & reviewed by Aabeed Gehlod — see our Methodology page for how these state-wise Bigha factors are sourced.