Ankanam to Square Feet calculator
1 ankanam = 72 Square Feet
Conversion Ankanam
How to convert Ankanam to Square Feet?
The conversion is simple, but first review the formula to do it, followed by a step-by-step example calculation.
Conversion formulas: ankanam to square feet
Area in Sq ft = Area in Ankanam × 72
Example calculations
Converting ankanam to square feet - If you have an area of 190 ankanam:
- Area in Sq ft = Area in Ankanam × 72
- Area in Sq ft = 190 × 72
- Area in Sq ft = 13 680
1 ankanam in square feet in Tirupati
In Tirupati, the unit of measurement known as Ankanam is defined as 36 square feet.
About Ankanam
The Ankanam is a traditional unit of area measurement predominantly used in parts of South India, especially in regions like Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Its value can vary by locality for instance:
- in Nellore one Ankanam is equivalent to 72 square feet (approximately 6.69 square meters)
- while in Tirupati, it measures 36 square feet (about 3.34 square meters).
Historically, the term "Ankanam" referred to the space between two beams or pillars in a structure. Despite the official adoption of the metric system in India, the Ankanam remains in use for land transactions and property measurements in certain areas, reflecting its enduring cultural significance.
Ankanam to Sq ft conversions
| Ankanam | Square Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 ankanam | 72 sqft |
| 2 ankanam | 144 sqft |
| 3 ankanam | 216 sqft |
| 4 ankanam | 288 sqft |
| 5 ankanam | 360 sqft |
| 6 ankanam | 432 sqft |
| 7 ankanam | 504 sqft |
| 8 ankanam | 576 sqft |
| 9 ankanam | 648 sqft |
| 10 ankanam | 720 sqft |
| 11 ankanam | 792 sqft |
| 12 ankanam | 864 sqft |
| 13 ankanam | 936 sqft |
| 14 ankanam | 1 008 sqft |
| 15 ankanam | 1 080 sqft |
| 100 ankanam | 7 200 sqft |
| 500 ankanam | 36 000 sqft |
| 1000 ankanam | 72 000 sqft |
Value of Ankanam in other units
| Ankanam | Conversion Unit |
|---|---|
| 1 ankanam | 72 sq.ft. |
| 1 ankanam | 8 sq.yd. |
| 1 ankanam | 0.26 marla |
| 1 ankanam | 6.69 sq.m. |
| 1 ankanam | 0.0026 bigha |
| 1 ankanam | 0.0016 acre |
| 1 ankanam | 0.053 biswa |
| 1 ankanam | 0.16 dismil |
| 1 ankanam | 0.066 guntha |
| 1 ankanam | 0.03 ground |
| 1 ankanam | 0.16 decimal |
| 1 ankanam | 0.16 cent |
| 1 ankanam | 0.052 katha |