Cent to Square Meter Converter
Convert cents to square meters, square feet, acres, and other area units
Area Conversion
1 cent = 1/100 acre (used in South India)
Metric area unit
Conversion Result
Conversion Factor: 1 cent = 40.46 m²
Formula: m² = cent × 40.46
Common Property Sizes
All Unit Conversions
Metric Units
Imperial Units
Indian Units
Quick Reference
What is a Cent?
A cent is 1/100th of an acre
Commonly used in South India for real estate
Equal to 40.46 square meters exactly
Traditional unit for land measurement
Often seen in property advertisements
Usage Tips
Remember: 100 cents = 1 acre exactly
Multiply by 40.46 to get square meters
Multiply by 435.6 to get square feet
Used primarily in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka
Understanding the Cent Unit
What is a Cent?
A cent is a unit of area measurement used primarily in southern India for real estate transactions. It is defined as 1/100th of an acre, making it a convenient unit for measuring smaller land parcels.
Historical Context
- •Traditional unit in South Indian states
- •Widely used in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka
- •Still prevalent in property documentation
Key Conversions
The cent provides an easy way to work with land areas in a manageable scale for residential and small commercial properties.
1 cent = 40.46 m²
Standard metric conversion
1 cent = 435.6 ft²
Imperial equivalent
Example Conversions
Common Property Sizes
Residential Plot (5 cents)
5 × 40.46 = 202.3 m²
5 × 435.6 = 2,178 ft²
Common house plot size
Small Farm (25 cents)
25 × 40.46 = 1,011.5 m²
25 × 435.6 = 10,890 ft²
Quarter acre property
Practical Examples
100 Cents = 1 Acre
100 × 40.46 = 4,046 m²
100 × 435.6 = 43,560 ft²
Standard acre conversion
Large Property (200 cents)
200 cents = 2 acres
8,092 m² = 0.8092 hectares
Commercial/agricultural land