Square Yard in Telugu - చదరపు గజం (Gajam) Complete Guide
Learn what Square Yard is called in Telugu (చదరపు గజం - Gajam), how to calculate it, and convert to other land measurement units used in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
What is Square Yard in Telugu?
In Telugu, a Square Yard is called చదరపు గజం (Chadarapu Gajam) or simply గజం (Gajam). The word "Gajam" is derived from Telugu and is widely used in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for land measurement.
A square yard represents the area of a square with sides that are each 1 yard (3 feet) in length.
గజం (Gajam) - Basic Definition
| Term | Telugu | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Square Yard | చదరపు గజం | Area equal to 1 yard × 1 yard |
| Gajam | గజం | Traditional Telugu term for square yard |
| Yard (length) | గజము | Linear measurement of 3 feet |
గజం Calculation Formula
To calculate area in square yards (గజాలు), use the following formula:
Area (గజాలు) = Length (గజము) × Width (గజము)
Example (ఉదాహరణ)
If a plot is 10 yards long and 12 yards wide, then:
Area = 10 × 12 = 120 square yards (120 గజాలు)
Square Yard (గజం) Conversions
1 Square Yard (1 గజం) equals:
| Unit | Telugu | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Square Feet | చదరపు అడుగులు | 9 sq ft |
| Square Meters | చదరపు మీటర్లు | 0.8361 sq m |
| Square Inches | చదరపు అంగుళాలు | 1,296 sq in |
| Acres | ఎకరాలు | 0.000207 acres |
| Gunta | గుంట | 0.00826 gunta |
| Cent | సెంటు | 0.0207 cent |
| Hectares | హెక్టార్లు | 0.0000836 hectares |
Common Conversions in Telugu Land Measurement
| From | To | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| గజాలు to చదరపు అడుగులు | Square Yards to Square Feet | Multiply by 9 |
| గజాలు to గుంట | Square Yards to Gunta | Divide by 121 |
| గజాలు to సెంటు | Square Yards to Cent | Divide by 48.4 |
| గజాలు to ఎకరాలు | Square Yards to Acres | Divide by 4,840 |
Telugu Land Measurement Units (భూమి కొలతలు)
In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, several traditional units are used alongside square yards:
Linear Units (పొడవు కొలతలు)
| Unit | Telugu | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Inch | అంగుళం | 2.54 cm |
| Foot | అడుగు | 12 inches |
| Yard | గజము | 3 feet |
Area Units (వైశాల్య కొలతలు)
| Unit | Telugu | In Square Yards |
|---|---|---|
| Square Foot | చదరపు అడుగు | 0.111 గజం |
| Square Yard | చదరపు గజం | 1 గజం |
| Gunta | గుంట | 121 గజాలు |
| Ankanam | అంకణం | 72 గజాలు |
| Cent | సెంటు | 48.4 గజాలు |
| Acre | ఎకరం | 4,840 గజాలు |
గుంట (Gunta) - Important Telugu Land Unit
Gunta is one of the most commonly used land measurement units in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana:
| Conversion | Value |
|---|---|
| 1 Gunta | = 121 Square Yards (గజాలు) |
| 1 Gunta | = 1,089 Square Feet |
| 1 Acre | = 40 Guntas |
| 1 Gunta | = 0.025 Acres |
Uses of Square Yard (గజం) in Telugu States
Square yards (గజాలు) are commonly used in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for:
1. Real Estate & Property (రియల్ ఎస్టేట్)
- Residential plot sizes in urban areas
- Commercial property measurement
- Apartment and flat area calculations
- Land registration documents
2. Government Records (ప్రభుత్వ రికార్డులు)
- Revenue department land records
- Property registration (Sub-registrar offices)
- Layout approvals and building permits
3. Agricultural Land (వ్యవసాయ భూమి)
- Small agricultural plots
- Farm land divisions
- Garden and orchard measurements
Quick Reference Chart
| Square Yards | Square Feet | Gunta | Cent | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 0.00826 | 0.0207 | 0.000207 |
| 100 | 900 | 0.826 | 2.07 | 0.0207 |
| 121 | 1,089 | 1 | 2.5 | 0.025 |
| 484 | 4,356 | 4 | 10 | 0.1 |
| 4,840 | 43,560 | 40 | 100 | 1 |
Tips for Land Measurement in Telugu States
- Verify Units: Always confirm whether the measurement is in గజాలు (square yards) or చదరపు అడుగులు (square feet)
- Check Documents: Government records may use different units than real estate listings
- Use Official Surveys: For large properties, get official survey measurements
- Understand Local Terms: గుంట and అంకణం are more common in rural areas
Conclusion
Understanding square yard (చదరపు గజం) and other Telugu land measurement units is essential for anyone dealing with property in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The గజం (Gajam) is equivalent to 9 square feet and is widely used in real estate transactions.
Use our Land Area Converter to easily convert between square yards, గుంట, and other land measurement units.