Acre to Gunta Converter — All India Land Measurement Tool
Instantly convert between Acres, Guntas, Cents, Square Yards, Square Feet, and Hectares — the most commonly used agricultural land units across India.
Land measurement units vary significantly across India — a "gunta" in Karnataka and Telangana differs from a "cent" commonly used in Andhra Pradesh, and both differ from standard square yards or hectares used in official records. This free tool from BHOOVIX™ lets you instantly convert between all major units used in agricultural land transactions.
Standard Land Measurement Reference Table
| 1 Unit Equals | Acres | Guntas | Cents | Sq. Yards | Sq. Feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Acre | 1 | 40 | 100 | 4,840 | 43,560 |
| 1 Gunta | 0.025 | 1 | 2.5 | 121 | 1,089 |
| 1 Cent | 0.01 | 0.4 | 1 | 48.4 | 435.6 |
| 1 Hectare | 2.471 | 98.84 | 247.1 | 11,959.9 | 107,639 |
Where Each Unit Is Commonly Used
| Unit | Commonly Used In |
|---|---|
| Guntas | Karnataka, Telangana — standard revenue record unit for agricultural land |
| Cents | Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala — common in both agricultural and residential land |
| Acres | Used nationally as the primary large-parcel agricultural land unit |
| Hectares | Official government and international land measurement standard |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many guntas are in 1 acre?
1 acre equals 40 guntas. This is the standard conversion used across Karnataka and Telangana land records.
How many cents are in 1 acre?
1 acre equals 100 cents. This is the standard unit used primarily in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
What is the difference between a gunta and a cent?
A gunta is larger than a cent. 1 gunta equals 1,089 square feet, while 1 cent equals 435.6 square feet — so 1 gunta is roughly 2.5 cents.
How do I convert hectares to acres?
1 hectare equals approximately 2.471 acres. This conversion is commonly needed when comparing Indian land records (in acres/guntas/cents) against international or government hectare-based data.
How many guntas are in 1 acre?
1 acre equals 40 guntas. This is the standard conversion used across Karnataka and Telangana land records.
How many cents are in 1 acre?
1 acre equals 100 cents. This is the standard unit used primarily in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
What is the difference between a gunta and a cent?
A gunta is larger than a cent. 1 gunta equals 1,089 square feet, while 1 cent equals 435.6 square feet — so 1 gunta is roughly 2.5 cents.
How do I convert hectares to acres?
1 hectare equals approximately 2.471 acres. This conversion is commonly needed when comparing Indian land records (in acres/guntas/cents) against international or government hectare-based data.
