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Convert Ankanam to Acre

One Ankanam is equal to 0.001649933481 Acre
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About Ankanam

Ankanam is a local measuring unit similar to an acre. It is also known as Ankadam. This unit is defined as the space between any two beams or pillars in a wall, supporting the roof. It is prominently used in several regions, including Bangalore, Tirupati, Anekal, and Nellore in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The size of 1 Ankanam varies in different locations. For example, in Nellore, 1 Ankanam is considered 72 square feet, while Tirupati measures 36 square feet. Ankanam is related to the words anga and adugu in Dravidian languages (meaning foot). There is a reference to Hindu temple architecture Ankana is defined as the distance between pillar and pillar on one hand, and between one pillar and another (wall) on the other. Hence it has no definitive measurement.

Conversion of an Ankanam into other units

Converting ankanam into any other measuring unit is easy and requires simple mathematical calculations. As ankanam is a regional unit of India, it can be converted into sq. ft., cent, bigha, katha, murabba, biswa, guntha, and gajam. The calculation process can be done easily using the housing.com calculator.

Unit of areaConversion units
1 Ankanam0.16 cent
1 Ankanam8 gajam
1 Ankanam8 sq. yard
1 Ankanam0.0016 acre
1 Ankanam0.03 ground
1 Ankanam0.0026 bigha
1 Ankanam1.06 lessa
1 Ankanam0.26 marla
1 Ankanam1.6 chatak
1 Ankanam0.053 biswa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common land measurement units in India?

Hectares, acres, square meters and square yards are some of the common land measurement units used across India. While Bigha and Marla are commonly used in the North, terms such as Cent, Guntha and Ground belong to the South. Depending upon the names of the units, their sizes also vary from State to State.

How much is Ankanam in Acre terms?

One Ankanam is equal to 0.00164993348099999994 Acre.

How much is Acre in Ankanam terms?

One Acre is equal to 606.08504010350463886425 Ankanam. Click here to convert
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