Area, Units & Measurements

Gaj

A commonly used property measurement equivalent to one square yard in everyday North Indian property usage.

Detailed Explanation

In Indian property markets, particularly in North India, Gaj is commonly used as an informal measurement for land area. In most property discussions, one Gaj is understood to mean one square yard, which equals 9 square feet.

In Plain Terms

If a broker says a plot is 200 gaj, they usually mean 200 square yards. It is simply a more commonly spoken way of describing plot size in many North Indian property markets.

Unit Converter

gaj equals

1

square yard

9

square foot

0.8361

square meter

0.0002

acre

This conversion reflects common property-market usage in North India.

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This definition is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal, financial or tax advice. Property rules and authority policies can change — verify current requirements with the relevant authority or a qualified professional.