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Cent ↔ Square Feet

1 Cent = 435.6 Sq Ft = 40.47 Sq M  |  1 Acre = 100 Cents. Kerala & Tamil Nadu land unit.

1 cent = 435.6 sq ft exactly (since 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft = 100 cents).

Quick Reference
CentSq FtSq M
1435.640.47
2871.280.94
31,306.8121.40
52,178202.34
104,356404.69
208,712809.37
5021,7802,023.43
10043,5604,046.86 (1 acre)
About the Cent Unit

What Is a Cent?

Definition

1 cent = 1/100 acre = 435.6 sq ft = 40.47 sq m. The word "cent" derives from "centum" (hundred in Latin).

Where It's Used

Kerala, Tamil Nadu, parts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka use cent in property documents and sale deeds.

Typical Plot Sizes

Small residential plots: 3–10 cents. 1 cent ≈ 40 sq m - enough for a small house foundation.

FAQ

Cent to Sq Ft Questions

1 cent = 435.6 sq ft exactly. This follows from: 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft = 100 cents, so 1 cent = 43,560 ÷ 100 = 435.6 sq ft.

1 acre = 100 cents. This is the defining relationship. Agricultural land records in Kerala and Tamil Nadu often list area in cents, while larger parcels use acres.

1 cent = 435.6 sq ft × 0.09290304 = 40.4686 sq m. So 1 acre = 100 cents = 4,046.86 sq m.

1 cent = 435.6 sq ft. 1 ground = 2,400 sq ft. So 1 ground = 2,400 ÷ 435.6 = 5.51 cents. Conversely, 1 cent = 1 ÷ 5.51 = 0.1815 grounds.

In Andhra Pradesh, the equivalent unit is called "guntha" (also = 1/40 acre = 1,089 sq ft). In Karnataka, "ankanam" or "guntha" is used in some areas. Only Kerala and Tamil Nadu use "cent" specifically.