10 Marla Dimensions in Pakistan:
Plot Size in Feet, Square Yards and Meters

Ask three people how big a 10 Marla plot is, and you may get three different answers, and all of them could be right. A marla is not one fixed size across Pakistan. Before you design, budget, or hire a builder, you need to know which 10 Marla you are dealing with. Here are the dimensions in feet, square yards, and meters, and what they mean for your build.

How Big Is a 10 Marla Plot in Pakistan?

A 10 Marla plot is either about 2,250 square feet or about 2,722.5 square feet, depending on which marla standard applies to your land.

Why Are There Two Different Marla Sizes?

The traditional marla comes from the British revenue system, where nine square karams of 5.5 feet each gave 272.25 square feet. Many planned housing schemes later adopted a rounded figure of 25 square yards, which is 225 square feet. The traditional marla is about 21 percent larger, so one label can mean very different amounts of land.

What Are the Standard 10 Marla Plot Dimensions in Feet?

The most commonly cited dimension is 35 x 65 feet, about 2,275 square feet, a practical rounding of the society standard. You will also see 30 x 75 feet in some schemes and 35 x 70 feet in others.

Reversing the question shows why this matters. A 35 x 65 plot is about 10.1 marla on the society standard but only about 8.4 marla on the traditional one. A 35 x 70 plot is about 10.9 marla on the society standard and about 9 on the traditional one.

What Is the 10 Marla Plot Size in DHA Lahore and Bahria Town?

In DHA Lahore and Bahria Town Lahore, 10 Marla plots are most commonly listed at around 35 x 65 feet. Exact sizes can still vary by phase, sector, and corner or irregular plots, and published sources do not always agree on which marla standard a society uses. Treat any figure you read online, including this one, as a starting point. Your allotment letter and site plan are the documents that count. For projects in these societies, see our Lahore portfolio.

How Do You Convert Marla to Square Feet, Yards and Meters?

• Square feet = marla x 225 (society) or marla x 272.25 (traditional)
• Square yards = square feet divided by 9
• Square meters = square feet x 0.0929
• A 10 Marla plot is half a kanal on either standard

So what is the total area of 10 Marla in Punjab? Punjab revenue records use the traditional marla, which gives 2,722.5 square feet. Society files for the same city may list 2,250.

What Does a 10 Marla Plot Size Mean for Your House?

Plot size is not house size. Setbacks and society rules reduce the buildable footprint, and covered area is what construction is measured against. A double story design roughly doubles covered area on the same plot, and a basement adds more. Choices like a double story plan or a basement depend on exact dimensions, so measure first. Starting with pre-design and consultation and our architecture and construction team avoids redesign later.

How Should You Estimate 10 Marla Construction Cost?

Cost follows covered area and specification, not plot size alone. A reliable estimate multiplies the planned covered area by the quoted rate for structure and finishing. Rates vary with material grade, design complexity, and location, including societies such as Bahria Town. Ask for a written bill of quantities and confirm what each rate includes. Our grey structure and turnkey construction quotes are itemized this way, so you can see how structure and finishing contribute separately.

Does a 10 Marla House Map in Islamabad Follow Different Rules?

Yes, it can. In Islamabad, plot dimensions, covered area, and setbacks are governed by CDA rules for the specific sector or by the scheme’s own regulations, so a map drawn for Lahore cannot simply be reused. Confirm the bylaws and the marla standard in your documents before drawing. See the work we handle in the capital on our Islamabad portfolio.

What Should You Verify Before Designing on a 10 Marla Plot?

• Which marla standard your allotment letter or land record uses
• Measured dimensions against paper dimensions, through a physical survey
• Setback and covered-area limits from the society
• Road width, corner status, and plot orientation
• Irregular edges that change the usable area

How Syed Brothers Helps With 10 Marla Projects

Once dimensions are confirmed, our 10 Marla design guide covers layout, front elevation, and garden planning. Our structural engineering team handles load planning for basements and double story builds.

Measure Twice, Build Once

Every good 10 Marla home starts with an honest number. Confirm the marla standard, survey the plot, and plan around the covered area you can build. When you are ready to turn those dimensions into a home, visit Syed Brothers and start the conversation.