In short
In DHA Islamabad and Bahria Town, 1 Marla is 225 square feet and 1 Kanal is 20 Marla, or 4,500 square feet. So a 5 Marla plot is about 1,125 sq ft, a 10 Marla plot about 2,250 sq ft, and a 1 Kanal plot about 4,500 sq ft of land.
Plot sizes at a glance
| Size | Square feet | Typical dimensions | Usually builds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Marla | 1,125 | 25 × 45 ft | 3–4 bedroom house |
| 8 Marla | 1,800 | 30 × 60 ft | 4 bedroom house |
| 10 Marla | 2,250 | 35 × 65 ft | 4–5 bedroom house |
| 1 Kanal | 4,500 | 50 × 90 ft | 5–6 bedroom house |
| 2 Kanal | 9,000 | Varies | Luxury residence |
Why Marla sizes differ elsewhere
The Marla is a traditional unit and its size is not the same everywhere in Pakistan. Some areas and older records use a different figure. Planned communities such as DHA and Bahria Town use 225 sq ft, which is the figure used on this site.
Always check the exact plot area on the allotment or transfer documents rather than relying on the Marla label alone.
Land area vs covered area
Plot size is the land. Covered area is the built floor space, which is usually larger than the plot on a multi-storey house. A 10 Marla double-storey house can have well over 2,250 sq ft of covered area.
Questions
How many square feet is 10 Marla?
In DHA Islamabad and Bahria Town, 10 Marla is 2,250 square feet (10 × 225).
How many Marla are in 1 Kanal?
1 Kanal is 20 Marla, which is 4,500 square feet in DHA and Bahria Town.
How many square feet is 5 Marla?
5 Marla is 1,125 square feet in DHA Islamabad and Bahria Town.
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