Land Area Converter — Tamil Nadu
Convert between cent, ground, ankanam, acre, hectare, square yard, square metre and square feet instantly. Enter a value and pick the unit to see it in every other unit.
1 Ground equals:
Based on standard conversions (1 Ground = 2,400 sq ft is the Chennai/Tamil Nadu standard; 1 Cent = 435.6 sq ft; 1 Acre = 43,560 sq ft). Ankanam (72 sq ft) can vary by region — confirm locally for legal/registration use.
Common land-area conversions (Tamil Nadu)
- 1 Ground = 2,400 sq ft (Chennai / Tamil Nadu standard)
- 1 Cent = 435.6 sq ft · 100 Cents = 1 Acre
- 1 Acre = 43,560 sq ft = 18.15 Grounds
- 1 Hectare = 1,07,639 sq ft = 2.471 Acres
- 1 Square yard (gaj) = 9 sq ft · 1 Square metre = 10.76 sq ft
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet is 1 ground in Tamil Nadu?
1 ground = 2,400 square feet. This is the standard used in Chennai and across Tamil Nadu.
How many square feet is 1 cent?
1 cent = 435.6 square feet. 100 cents make 1 acre.
How many square feet is 1 acre?
1 acre = 43,560 square feet = 100 cents = 18.15 grounds.
How many grounds are there in 1 acre?
1 acre = 43,560 sq ft and 1 ground = 2,400 sq ft, so 1 acre = 18.15 grounds.
How many square feet is 1 ankanam?
Ankanam is commonly taken as 72 square feet in Tamil Nadu and Andhra, but the value can vary by region — confirm locally for legal use.
How do I convert square metre to square feet?
1 square metre = 10.7639 square feet.