
Ankanam to Square Feet
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1 ankanam = 72 square feet = 8 square yards (gaj). Ankanam is the land unit used across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and parts of Karnataka for plots and house sites. Convert ankanams to square feet, square yards, square metres and guntha below.
Ankanam → Square Feet
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1 Ankanam = 72 Square Feet
Result
72 Square Feet
1 Ankanam = 72 Square Feet
1 Ankanam in every unit
| Ankanam | Square Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 Ankanam | 72 Square Feet |
| 2 Ankanam | 144 Square Feet |
| 5 Ankanam | 360 Square Feet |
| 10 Ankanam | 720 Square Feet |
| 15 Ankanam | 1,080 Square Feet |
| 20 Ankanam | 1,440 Square Feet |
| 30 Ankanam | 2,160 Square Feet |
| 50 Ankanam | 3,600 Square Feet |
| 100 Ankanam | 7,200 Square Feet |
Ankanam to square feet chart
| Ankanam | Square feet | Square yards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 | 8 |
| 2 | 144 | 16 |
| 5 | 360 | 40 |
| 10 | 720 | 80 |
| 15 | 1,080 | 120 |
| 20 | 1,440 | 160 |
| 30 | 2,160 | 240 |
| 50 | 3,600 | 400 |
| 100 | 7,200 | 800 |
Reading an ankanam
A plot quoted as "100 ankanam" is 7,200 sq ft. Because one ankanam is exactly 8 square yards, an ankanam figure times 8 gives square yards (gaj) directly. One guntha (1,089 sq ft) is about 15.1 ankanam. For the gaj unit see square feet to gaj.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in 1 ankanam? One ankanam equals 72 square feet, which is the same as 8 square yards (gaj).
How many ankanam are in 1 guntha? One guntha is 1,089 square feet, which is about 15.1 ankanam.
Where is ankanam used? Ankanam is used as a land unit in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and parts of Karnataka for measuring plots and house sites.
How many square feet is 100 ankanam? 100 ankanam is 7,200 square feet (100 × 72).
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