Gaj to Square Feet (and Back) — Complete Guide

What is Gaj?

Gaj is the Hindi/Urdu name for a square yard. It appears on hand-written sale agreements, colony layout maps, and broker WhatsApp forwards across Delhi NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, UP, and Bihar. Because it is a fixed unit (9 sq ft per Gaj), converting Gaj to square feet is straightforward multiplication — no state selector required. That makes Gaj ideal for quick price-per-square-foot comparisons when the seller's quote is in yards.

Do not confuse Gaj with Gaz as a linear measure (a length unit for cloth or rope). In land context, Gaj almost always means square yard. If a broker gives "40 × 30 Gaj" they usually mean a rectangle 40 Gaj long and 30 Gaj wide, i.e. 1,200 Gaj total area = 10,800 sq ft. Ask for a sketch with dimensions if anything is ambiguous.

Gaj to square feet formula

Square feet = Gaj × 9. Reverse: Gaj = square feet ÷ 9. BhumiMeter's engine uses the exact factor from our units file (9 sq ft per square yard), not rounded "9" in intermediate steps, so large plots stay precise.

Common Gaj to sq ft chart

Where Gaj dominates — and what to watch for

• Delhi NCR & Haryana: Colony plots sold as "100 Gaj" or "150 Gaj" — convert to sq ft before comparing ₹/sq ft with RERA carpet quotes.
• Rajasthan & UP towns: Gaj often sits alongside Bigha in the same market; know both. See 1 Bigha in square feet for variable Bigha sizes.
• Punjab: Marla (272.25 sq ft) is common too; 30.25 Gaj per Marla in standard Punjab revenue view — verify locally.
• South India: Cent and Ground replace Gaj; use our Cent guide instead.

Gaj vs square feet in builder and RERA listings

RERA carpet area is declared in square metres or square feet, not Gaj. When a developer advertises "900 sq ft carpet" but the colony brochure says "100 Gaj super area," convert both to the same unit before judging value. Super built-up and carpet definitions vary by project; Gaj-to-sq-ft math is only the first step. For metric paperwork, see our square feet to square metre guide.

Verify locally before you pay

Even though Gaj is fixed nationally, boundary disputes and encroachment are not. Match converted area against the survey map, colony layout approval, and municipal khata. If the on-ground plot feels smaller than 900 sq ft for a "100 Gaj" claim, hire a licensed surveyor. Numbers on BhumiMeter are indicative — tehsildar and sub-registrar records win every dispute.

Explore the full unit map in our land measurement units in India pillar, or jump to the Gaj to square feet calculator for instant reverse conversion.

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.