Marla and Kanal Explained: Plot Sizes in Lahore Societies

Land in Lahore is usually measured in Marla and Kanal. In most modern housing societies, 1 Marla is 225 square feet, while in some older areas it is calculated as 272.25 square feet.

20 Marla make 1 Kanal. So a 1 Kanal plot is roughly 4,500 square feet in societies using the 225 sq ft Marla, and a 2 Kanal plot is about 9,000 square feet.

Popular sizes are 3, 5, 7 and 10 Marla for families and first-time buyers, while 1 and 2 Kanal plots suit larger homes, farmhouses and commercial projects.