Buying a residential plot in Kerala, registering property in Tamil Nadu, or evaluating land records in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana? While official municipal layout blueprints often record plot dimensions in square yards (or Gaj), property prices and deeds across South India are quoted in Cents.
Because the Cent is defined as exactly 1/100th of an Acre, it possesses an exact mathematical relationship with square yards. This guide explains the 48.4 conversion factor, compares regional units (Grounds, Gunthas, and Ankanams), and provides a live land converter.
The 48.4 Conversion Rule
One international Acre equals exactly 4,840 square yards. Because 1 Acre equals 100 Cents:
The Foundation Equation
1 Cent = 4,840 ÷ 100 = 48.4 Square Yards = 435.6 Square Feet
Converting Square Yards to Cents
Cents = Square Yards ÷ 48.4
Converting Cents to Square Yards
Square Yards = Cents × 48.4
Land Hierarchy
1 Acre = 100 Cents = 4,840 Square Yards
Live Square Yards to Cents Calculator
Interactive Tool
Interactive Cents & Square Yards Converter
Calculated Land Area
5.00 Cents
2,178.0 Square Feet
Acre Equivalent:
0.050 Acres
Regional South Indian Land Units Comparison
| Unit Name | Regions Used | Cents Equivalent | Square Yards | Square Feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cent | Kerala, TN, AP | 1.00 Cent | 48.40 yd² | 435.6 ft² |
| 1 Ground | Tamil Nadu | 5.51 Cents | 266.67 yd² | 2,400 ft² |
| 1 Guntha | Telangana, Karnataka | 2.50 Cents | 121.00 yd² | 1,089 ft² |
| 1 Ankanam | Andhra Pradesh | 0.165 Cents | 8.00 yd² | 72.0 ft² |
| 1 Acre | All India | 100.0 Cents | 4,840 yd² | 43,560 ft² |
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