Cent to Square Meter Converter

Convert cents to square meters, square feet, acres, and other area units

Area Conversion

cent

1 cent = 1/100 acre (used in South India)

Metric area unit

Conversion Result

1
Cent (Indian Unit)
40.46
Square Meters ()

Conversion Factor: 1 cent = 40.46

Formula: m² = cent × 40.46

Common Property Sizes

All Unit Conversions

Metric Units
Square Meters40.46
Hectares0.004046 ha
Square Centimeters404,600 cm²
Square Kilometers0.00004 km²
Imperial Units
Square Feet435.6 ft²
Acres0.01 acres
Square Inches62,726.4 in²
Square Yards48.4 yd²
Indian Units
Square Gaj48.4 gaj
Bigha0.01618 bigha
Katha0.1618 katha

Quick Reference

1 cent =40.46 m²
1 cent =435.6 ft²
1 cent =0.01 acres
100 cent =1 acre
100 cent =4,046 m²
100 cent =43,560 ft²

What is a Cent?

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A cent is 1/100th of an acre

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Commonly used in South India for real estate

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Equal to 40.46 square meters exactly

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Traditional unit for land measurement

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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