South India guide
Cent to Square Feet — South India Guide
By BhumiMeter Editorial · 20 February 2026 · Updated 31 May 2026
What is a cent?
One cent equals one hundredth of an acre in the customary Indian chain: acre (43,560 sq ft) ÷ 100 = 435.6 sq ft per cent. Village brokers say "5 cent house plot" or "10 cent agricultural"; urban listings may switch to square feet or square metres for RERA. Converting cent to sq ft lets you compare a Kerala ₹/cent quote with a Bengaluru ₹/sq ft apartment.
Cent to square feet chart
Engine-computed cent conversions
| Cent | Square feet | Square metres | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 435.6 | 40.4686 | 0.01 |
| 5 | 2,178 | 202.343 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 4,356 | 404.686 | 0.1 |
| 25 | 10,890 | 1,011.72 | 0.25 |
| 100 | 43,560 | 4,046.86 | 1 |
Cent vs Ground, Guntha, and Gaj
Tamil Nadu Ground is a different fixed unit — do not swap with cent without converting. Maharashtra/Karnataka agricultural listings may use Guntha (1,089 sq ft) — see Guntha guide. North Indian Gaj = 9 sq ft. The India land units pillar maps all fixed units side by side.
Kerala and TN record-keeping
- Village records may show hectare or sq m — convert to cent for broker language match.
- Plantation and rubber estates sometimes quote acre; 100 cents per acre (engine).
- CRZ and panchayat approvals reference plot area — match converted sq ft to approved plan.
- Verify survey sketch against converted cent; coast-line plots lose area to road widening.
Verify locally
Cent math is fixed, but encroachment and unapproved subdivisions are not. Match Bhoomi/Kerala e-Revenue or TN Patta area before token. BhumiMeter conversions are indicative — sub-registrar deed area is binding.
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Tool: cent to square feet. Metric: sq ft to sq m.
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Conversion values on BhumiMeter are indicative and sourced from widely accepted regional standards — not a substitute for your sale deed, Bhulekh/Khasra extract, or tehsildar certificate. Verify locally before any transaction.