Decimal (Shotok) to Square Feet Converter

Convert decimal — also called shotok (শতক) or satak — to square feet, katha, bigha, acre, or hectare. 1 decimal = 435.6 sq ft = 1/100 of an acre.

Value From To

Result 1 Decimal / Shotok = 435.6 Square Feet (sq ft)

Reference: 435.6 sq ft total.

Quick reference

1 Katha 720 sq ft Bengal
1 Bigha 20 Katha = 14,400 sq ft WB / Bangladesh, ~0.3306 acre
1 Acre 43,560 sq ft ~3 Bigha
1 Decimal 435.6 sq ft Shotok
1 Hectare 107,639 sq ft ~2.471 Acre

About this converter

Decimal (also written shotok, satak, or শতক) is a land unit widely used across Bangladesh, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand. It is defined as one-hundredth of an acre, which equals 435.6 square feet. The decimal is small enough for everyday plot-level measurement yet ties cleanly into the metric / acre system, which is why it became standard on land deeds across the Bengal region.

Conversion formula

Square feet = decimal × 435.6. Acres = decimal / 100. To go the other way: decimal = sq ft / 435.6, or decimal = acres × 100.

Worked example

A plot of 10 decimal is 10 × 435.6 = 4,356 sq ft, or 0.1 acre, or about 6.05 katha (Bengal). The converter above shows every equivalent at once.

How decimal relates to katha and bigha

1 katha (Bengal) = 720 sq ft ≈ 1.653 decimal. 1 bigha (Bengal / Bangladesh) = 14,400 sq ft = 33.06 decimal — which is why Bangladeshi land documents often round to "1 bigha = 33 decimal" in everyday speech.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Decimal (Shotok) to square feet FAQs

How many square feet is 1 decimal?

1 decimal = 435.6 sq ft. A decimal (also called shotok / শতক) is exactly 1/100 of an acre, so 100 decimal = 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft.

What is decimal in land measurement?

Decimal (also known as shotok, satak, or দশমিক) is a land unit widely used in Bangladesh, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand. It is defined as 1/100 of an acre — a convenient sub-unit for plot-level measurements.

How do I convert decimal to katha?

1 decimal (435.6 sq ft) ≈ 0.605 katha (Bengal standard). So 5 decimal ≈ 3.025 katha. The converter above lets you pick decimal as From and katha as To for any value.

How many decimal is 1 bigha?

1 bigha (Bengal / Bangladesh) = 14,400 sq ft = 33.06 decimal. The Bangladesh land records commonly equate 1 bigha with 33 decimal.

Is "shotok" the same as decimal?

Yes. Shotok (শতক) is the Bangla name for the decimal land unit — both mean 1/100 of an acre = 435.6 sq ft. Land documents in Bangladesh and West Bengal use the terms interchangeably.