The guntha (sometimes "gunta") is a standard land unit across Maharashtra, Karnataka and parts of neighbouring states. Unlike bigha, the guntha has a fixed, standard value — which makes it easy to convert.
The key figures
- 1 guntha = 1,089 sq ft
- 40 guntha = 1 acre (1 acre = 43,560 sq ft)
- 1 guntha ≈ 121 gaj (square yards)
Because it's standardised, these values apply consistently wherever guntha is used.
Quick conversion table
| Guntha | Square feet | Acre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,089 | 0.025 |
| 5 | 5,445 | 0.125 |
| 10 | 10,890 | 0.25 |
| 20 | 21,780 | 0.50 |
| 40 | 43,560 | 1.00 |
So a "10 guntha" plot is a quarter-acre, and "20 guntha" is half an acre — a handy way to picture farm and residential land in the region.
Guntha vs other units
- vs acre: 40 guntha = 1 acre.
- vs cent: 1 guntha ≈ 2.5 cent.
- vs gaj: 1 guntha ≈ 121 gaj.
Convert instantly
Use the free converter: guntha to square feet, guntha to acre, or the full Land Area Converter. For the bigger picture, see land units in India explained.