Why a 5 marla plot in one society can be smaller than in another, and how to read sizes on an allotment letter in Multan.
Two plots can both be called 5 marla and still be different sizes. The reason is that Punjab uses more than one value for a marla, and Multan is no exception.
The two common values
Most modern housing societies, including DHA Multan, count one marla as 225 square feet. Older revenue records across Punjab often use 272.25 square feet for one marla. The difference adds up quickly on bigger plots.
- 5 marla at 225 square feet is 1,125 square feet
- 5 marla at 272.25 square feet is about 1,361 square feet
- 1 kanal is always 20 marla, so it is 4,500 or 5,445 square feet depending on the marla used
How to read your documents
Your allotment letter, transfer letter or registry should state the area. Some documents state it in marla, some in square feet and some in both. When a seller quotes a size, ask which marla value is being used and match it with the document.
Why this matters for price
Price comparisons only make sense when the sizes are measured the same way. A cheaper looking plot in one society may actually cost more per square foot than a pricier plot elsewhere.
Covered area for houses
For houses, the plot size and the covered area are different numbers. A 10 marla house may have two storeys of construction, so the covered area can be much larger than the plot. Ask for both figures, and for the approved building plan if one exists.
If you are comparing plots in different societies, our team can put the options side by side in square feet so the comparison is fair.
