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Convert Ground to Square Feet

The standard unit for Chennai (Tamil Nadu) real estate. 1 Ground = 2,400 Sq Ft.

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What is a Ground?

The Ground is an old Imperial unit that has survived in Chennai (Madras) and parts of Tamil Nadu. It is exclusively used for residential real estate transactions.

Key Conversions

  • 1 Ground = 2,400 Sq Ft
  • 1 Ground = 5.5 Cents (approx)
  • 1 Ground = ~266 Square Yards
  • 24 Grounds = ~1.32 Acres

Historical Context

Before metrication, a Ground was often defined as 60 feet by 40 feet (2400 sq ft), which was a standard size for a large bungalow plot.

Ground to Square Feet Chart

Ground Square Feet Cents (approx)
1 Ground 2,400 5.51
2 Ground 4,800 11.02
5 Ground 12,000 27.55
10 Ground 24,000 55.10