Cent → Square Feet — South India land sizing
Core idea
Convert cent to square feet with the exact factor 1 cent = 435.6 sq ft.
How it works
Formula: Square feet = Cent × 435.6.
- Enter value in cent
- Multiply by 435.6
- We round only in the UI; math keeps full precision
Sanity checks
- 1 cent → 435.6 sq ft
- 10 cent → 4,356 sq ft
- 100 cent → 43,560 sq ft (1 acre)
Shortcuts
- Back‑convert: Cent = Sq ft ÷ 435.6
- Metric: 1 cent ≈ 40.4686 m²
Pitfalls
- Mixing cent with regional units (bigha/guntha) without clear factors
- Rounding early when computing composite areas
Micro‑examples
- 3 cent → 1,306.8 sq ft
- 5 cent → 2,178 sq ft
- 15 cent → 6,534 sq ft
Mini‑FAQ
- Exact link to acres? 100 cent = 1 acre
- Sq yard cross‑ref? 1 cent ≈ 48.4 sq yd
- Precision? Whole numbers are fine for listings; keep decimals for engineering
Action tip
When drafting legal papers, include both cent and sq ft for clarity.