Nepal Land Unit Converter
Convert between Ropani-Anna-Paisa-Dam, Bigha-Kattha-Dhur, Square Feet, Hectare, and more.
Hill System
1 Ropani
Terai System
1 Kattha 10 Dhur
Hill System (Ropani-Anna-Paisa-Dam)
Terai System (Bigha-Kattha-Dhur)
International Units
Quick Reference
1 Ropani = 5,476 sq ft
1 Bigha = 72,900 sq ft
1 Anna = 342.25 sq ft
1 Kattha = 3,645 sq ft
1 Ropani = 16 Anna
1 Bigha = 20 Kattha
1 Anna = 4 Paisa
1 Kattha = 20 Dhur
1 Bigha ≈ 13.31 Ropani
1 Hectare ≈ 19.66 Ropani
Nepal Land Measurement Systems
Nepal uses two traditional land measurement systems. The Hill system (Ropani-Anna-Paisa-Dam) is used in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and the hilly regions. The Terai system (Bigha-Kattha-Dhur) is used in the southern plains. Both are used in official land documents alongside international units.
Hill system: 1 Ropani = 16 Anna = 64 Paisa = 256 Dam = 5,476 sq ft. Terai system: 1 Bigha = 20 Kattha = 400 Dhur = 72,900 sq ft. 1 Bigha ≈ 13.31 Ropani.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet in one Ropani?
One Ropani equals 5,476 square feet (508.74 sq meters). This is the standard land unit used in the hilly regions of Nepal including Kathmandu Valley.
How many Ropani in one Bigha?
One Bigha equals approximately 13.31 Ropani (72,900 sq ft). Bigha is used in the Terai region while Ropani is used in hilly areas.
What land measurement units are used in Nepal?
Nepal uses two systems: Hilly (Ropani > Anna > Paisa > Dam) and Terai (Bigha > Kattha > Dhur). Government is gradually moving toward metric (hectare, sq meter) but traditional units remain common.