Square yard is called gaj in South Asia. 1 marla is NOT one fixed size: traditional = 30.25 sq yd (272.25 sq ft); modern CDA = 25 sq yd (225 sq ft). Confirm the local standard.
Marla is a traditional land unit used across Pakistan and North India, and the square yard — known locally as gaj — is a common way to quote plot sizes. One marla is 30.25 square yards on the traditional standard (Lahore, Faisalabad, Indian Punjab) or 25 square yards on the modern CDA standard (Islamabad, Karachi). Because there are 9 square feet in a square yard, these follow directly from the 272.25 and 225 sq ft marla sizes.
A 7-marla plot on the traditional standard: 7 × 30.25 = 211.75 square yards (gaj).
Marla, gaj and square feet
Gaj is simply the square yard, and 1 square yard = 9 square feet. So a marla is 272.25 sq ft = 30.25 gaj (traditional) or 225 sq ft = 25 gaj (modern). Twenty marla make one kanal, so a kanal is 605 or 500 gaj depending on the standard.
Frequently asked questions
How many square yards (gaj) is 1 marla?
30.25 sq yd on the traditional standard or 25 sq yd on the modern CDA standard.
Is gaj the same as square yard?
Yes — gaj is the South Asian name for a square yard (9 square feet).
How many gaj in 5 marla?
151.25 gaj (traditional) or 125 gaj (modern).
Which standard should I use?
Use 30.25 in Lahore, Faisalabad and Indian Punjab/Haryana; use 25 for CDA Islamabad and Karachi. Confirm locally.
Traditional land units vary by region and even by district; always confirm the local definition and official land records before any property transaction.
Written by the CalcPine team · Reviewed for accuracy · Last updated 15 July 2026 · Method: square yards = marla × (30.25 traditional / 25 modern).
