Land measurement conversions can often be confusing, especially when dealing with multiple units like square meters and cents, which are commonly used in India. Whether you are purchasing property, investing in real estate, or planning to take a loan against property, it is crucial to understand how to convert land area units accurately. If you are wondering how to convert square meters to cent or sqm to cent, this article is here to guide you.
At Bajaj Finance, we not only provide a simplified guide to these conversions but also offer financial solutions like Loan Against Property, helping you leverage your real estate assets. To make informed decisions, you can also explore our EMI Calculator and check the loan against property fees and charges associated with it. Converting land measurement units correctly is important when estimating the value of your property for mortgage purposes, and we have included conversion formulas, tables, and an example to simplify the process.
Read on to learn how easy it is to convert square meters to cents and ensure you are well equipped when handling real estate transactions or applying for a loan.
What is a Square Meters?
A square meters (sqm) is a unit of area commonly used across the world, including India, to measure small to medium-sized land areas. It represents the area of a square with sides of one metre each. This measurement is particularly useful in urban property assessments where precision is essential. Square meters are part of the metric system, making them easy to use in conjunction with other metric units like kilometers or hectares.
When dealing with properties in India, knowing how to convert sqm to cent can be crucial, especially in areas where the cent is still widely used. Whether you are purchasing land or applying for a loan against property, understanding land size in both sqm and cent can help you avoid any confusion.
Square meter to conversion units
Sqm |
Conversion units |
1 square meter to Square Yard |
1.20 sq yd |
1 square meter to Square Feet |
10.76 sq ft |
1 square meter to Acre |
0.00024710882 acre |
1 square meter to Hectare |
0.0001 Hectare |
1 square meter to Ground |
0.00041668402 Ground |
1 square meter to Bigha |
0.0004 Bigha |
What is a Cent in Land Measurement?
A cent is a traditional unit of land measurement widely used in South India. It represents a small unit of area, and 1 cent is equal to 40.468 square meters. In the context of real estate, especially in states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, the cent is a common unit for measuring residential and agricultural land.
Knowing how to convert between square meters and cent is especially useful for people dealing in real estate, whether you are buying, selling, or leveraging land for financial products like Loan Against Property.
Cent to conversion units
Cent |
Conversion units |
1 Cent to Hectare |
0.004 Hectare |
1 Cent to Acre |
0.01 Acre |
100 Cents to Acre |
1 Acre |
1 Cent to Square Meter |
40.47 sq m |
1 Cent to Square Yard |
48.4 sq yd |
1 Cent to Square Feet |
435.6 sq ft |
How to Convert Sqm to Cent?
Converting square meters to cent can be done in just a few steps. Here is a quick guide:
- Identify the area in square meters you wish to convert.
- Multiply the square meters value by 0.02471 (since 1 sqm = 0.02471 cent).
- The result will be the area in cent.
For example, if you have a property of 100 square meters:
Areaincent = 100 sqm × 0.02471
= 2.471 cent
Sqm to Cent Conversion Formula
To simplify the process, here is the formula:
Cent= SquareMeters × 0.02471
This straightforward formula helps you convert square meters into cents instantly. It is particularly useful when evaluating property sizes for a loan against property or other real estate needs.
Square Meters to Cent Conversion Table
Square meter (Sqm) |
Cent |
1 Square Meter to Cent |
0.025 |
2 Square Meter to Cent |
0.049 |
3 Square Meter to Cent |
0.074 |
4 Square Meter to Cent |
0.099 |
5 Square Meter to Cent |
0.124 |
6 Square Meter to Cent |
0.148 |
7 Square Meter to Cent |
0.173 |
8 Square Meter to Cent |
0.198 |
9 Square Meter to Cent |
0.222 |
10 Square Meter to Cent |
0.247 |
11 Square Meter to Cent |
0.272 |
12 Square Meter to Cent |
0.297 |
13 Square Meter to Cent |
0.321 |
14 Square Meter to Cent |
0.346 |
15 Square Meter to Cent |
0.371 |
16 Square Meter to Cent |
0.395 |
17 Square Meter to Cent |
0.42 |
18 Square Meter to Cent |
0.445 |
19 Square Meter to Cent |
0.47 |
20 Square Meter to Cent |
0.494 |
50 Square Meter to Cent |
1.2355 |
100 Square Meter to Cent |
2.471 |
500 Square Meter to Cent |
12.355 |
1000 Square Meter to Cent |
24.71 |
This table provides a quick reference to convert commonly used square meters values into cent, making your real estate transactions smoother.
Example: Square Meters to Cent Conversion
Let us convert 150 square meters to cent.
Using the formula: Cent= 150 × 0.02471
= 3.7065 cent
For more precise calculations, you can use our area conversion calculator to convert various land measurement units.
Square Meters to Cent in Different Indian States
State |
Cent Equivalent of 1 sqm |
Tamil Nadu |
0.02471 |
Kerala |
0.02471 |
Karnataka |
0.02471 |
Andhra Pradesh |
0.02471 |
The conversion rate remains the same across Indian states, as the relationship between square meters and cent is constant throughout the country.
Conclusion
Converting square meters to cent is essential for anyone involved in real estate, whether you are buying, selling, or applying for a Loan Against Property. Bajaj Finance offers easy access to financial solutions and tools, like our loan against property EMI calculator, to help you make informed decisions. Armed with the right conversion formulas and knowledge, you can confidently navigate land measurement requirements in India.
