Land & Measurement guides

Acres, hectares, bigha and other Indian land units – and how to measure a field.

Land & Measurement

How Agricultural Land Is Measured in India: Bigha, Biswa, Guntha, Kanal and More

Bigha in Rajasthan isn't bigha in Bengal. A plain-language guide to India's traditional land units, how they convert to acres, and why you should always check local records.

14 Sep 2026 · 3 min read

Land & Measurement

Acre vs Hectare: How They Compare and How to Convert Without Mistakes

A hectare is about 2.47 acres – but converting fertilizer doses and yields between the two trips up even experienced farmers. Here's how to get it right every time.

8 Sep 2026 · 2 min read