What Is a Cent?
The cent is a traditional unit of land area used widely in South India (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka) and parts of Sri Lanka. One cent is defined as 1/100 of an acre. Since one acre equals 43,560 square feet, a single cent equals exactly 435.6 square feet. This converter turns any number of cents into square feet, square meters, and acres.
How to Use the Converter
Enter the land area in cents and the calculator instantly returns the equivalent area in square feet. It also shows the conversion to square meters and acres so you can compare against documents and listings that use different units.
The Formula Explained
The core relationship is simple multiplication:
$$\text{Square Feet} = \text{Cents} \times 435.6$$
This works because 1 acre = 43,560 ft² and 1 cent = 1/100 acre, so \(43{,}560 \div 100 = 435.6\) ft² per cent. To get square meters, multiply the square-foot result by 0.09290304. To get acres, divide cents by 100.
Worked Example
Suppose you own a plot measuring 5 cents. Multiply: \(5 \times 435.6 = 2{,}178\) square feet. In square meters that is \(2{,}178 \times 0.09290304 \approx 202.34\) m², and in acres it is \(5 \div 100 = 0.05\) acres.
FAQ
Is a cent the same everywhere in India? The cent (1 cent = 435.6 ft²) is standard, though some regions also use ground, ground = 2400 ft², and ankanam. Always confirm with local records.
How many cents are in one acre? Exactly 100 cents make one acre.
How many square feet is 1 cent? One cent equals 435.6 square feet.
