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Equivalent in Cents

5.51

= 2,400 Square Feet (sq.ft)

Square Feet (sq.ft)2,400

Square Meters (sq.m)222.968

Square Yards (sq.yd)266.667

Cent5.51

Ground (Chennai)1

Acre0.055

Ground (2,400 sq.ft) and cent (435.6 sq.ft) are the two units most commonly quoted in Tamil Nadu land transactions, alongside sq.ft for built-up area.

Land measurement units used in Chennai & Tamil Nadu

Chennai real estate mixes several area units depending on the type of property. Apartments and built-up space are almost always quoted in square feet. Larger plots and agricultural land are often priced per cent or per ground — a ground being a traditional Tamil Nadu unit equal to 2,400 sq.ft. Acres are used for bigger farmland parcels, while square meters show up mainly in RERA filings and government records.

A quick reference: 1 acre = 100 cents = 43,560 sq.ft = approximately 18.15 grounds. 1 ground = 2,400 sq.ft = about 5.5 cents. Getting these conversions right matters when comparing listings that quote area in different units — a common source of confusion when comparing a plot in cents against an apartment in sq.ft.

Frequently asked questions

What is a "ground" in Chennai real estate?

A ground is a traditional Tamil Nadu land measurement equal to 2,400 sq.ft. It's still commonly used to describe plot sizes in and around Chennai, alongside sq.ft and cents.

How many cents are in an acre?

One acre equals 100 cents, or 43,560 sq.ft. Cents are the most common unit for pricing agricultural land and larger residential plots in Tamil Nadu.

Why do sq.ft and sq.m both appear on property documents?

Builders and marketing material usually quote area in sq.ft, while RERA filings and some government records use sq.m. Both describe the same physical space — just different units.