Square Meter to Gaj Converter

Convert square metres to gaj (square yards). One square metre equals 1.19599 gaj.

In India, gaj means square yard. Since one square metre equals 1.19599 square yards, it also equals 1.19599 gaj. This converter turns square metres into gaj, square feet and acres — handy when a metric floor area needs comparing to a plot quoted in gaj.

How to convert square metres to gaj

Gaj = square metres × 1.19599
Square metresGaj
1 m²1.196 gaj
50 m²59.7995 gaj
100 m²119.599 gaj
200 m²239.198 gaj

Worked example

A 150 m² plot: 150 × 1.19599 = 179.4 gaj.

Square metre, gaj and square yard

Because gaj and square yard are identical, and one square metre is 1.196 square yards, converting square metres to gaj is the same as converting to square yards. It's useful when official metric records need translating to the gaj that North-Indian property listings use.

Frequently asked questions

How many gaj in 1 square metre?
1.19599 gaj.
How many square metres in 1 gaj?
0.836127 square metres.
Is gaj a square yard?
Yes — gaj is the Hindi word for square yard.
How many square feet in 1 gaj?
9 square feet.

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Written by the CalcPine team · Reviewed for accuracy · Last updated 14 July 2026 · Method: 1 square metre = 1.19599 gaj (square yards).