DHA Peshawar Marla Size: How Many Square Feet Is One Marla?

In DHA Peshawar, 1 marla is measured as 225 square feet. This means that a 5-marla plot has an area of 1,125 square feet, while a 10-marla plot has an area of 2,250 square feet.

This measurement is important when comparing plots and, especially, when planning a house. The number of marlas gives you the general plot category, but the actual dimensions of the site determine how the space can be used.

DHA Peshawar Marla Size in Square Feet

The calculation is straightforward:

1 Marla = 225 square feet

Based on this measurement:

So, for example, if you have a 10-marla plot:

10 × 225 = 2,250 sq ft

The same calculation can be used for other plot categories.

How Big Is a 5 Marla Plot in DHA Peshawar?

Under the 225-square-foot measurement, a 5-marla plot has an area of:

5 × 225 = 1,125 sq ft

For someone planning a house, however, the total area is only the starting point.

The available building space will depend on the actual plot dimensions and the applicable DHA requirements. Setbacks, parking, open spaces and permitted coverage can all affect the final house plan.

This is why we recommend checking the actual dimensions of the plot before starting the design rather than relying only on the term “5 marla.”

How Big Is a 10 Marla Plot in DHA Peshawar?

A 10-marla plot in DHA Peshawar covers:

10 × 225 = 2,250 sq ft

A 2,250-square-foot site can accommodate a variety of residential layouts, but the possibilities depend heavily on the shape and dimensions of the plot.

For example, frontage has a direct effect on how comfortably you can arrange the entrance, parking and internal circulation. The position of the staircase, living spaces, bedrooms and open areas also needs to be considered from the beginning.

So two plots with the same total area do not necessarily have the same design potential.

What About 1 Kanal in DHA Peshawar?

If 1 kanal is taken as 20 marla, then under the DHA Peshawar measurement:

20 × 225 = 4,500 sq ft

Therefore:

1 Kanal = 20 Marla = 4,500 sq ft

This gives the total land area, but the actual site dimensions should still be checked before preparing architectural drawings.

Why Do You See 272.25 Sq Ft for a Marla?

This is where the confusion usually starts.

You may have come across the figure 272.25 square feet for one marla. It is a commonly used traditional measurement in Pakistan.

DHA Peshawar, however, uses 225 square feet per marla in its applicable regulations.

The two measurements therefore produce different total areas for the same number of marlas. For example, 10 marla would be 2,250 sq ft under the 225 sq ft measurement, compared with 2,722.50 sq ft under the 272.25 sq ft measurement.

If you are comparing properties, it is therefore better to check the measurement standard being used rather than assuming that every “10-marla” plot has the same area.

For a broader explanation of the two measurements, you can read our guide on 1 Marla in Square Feet: Peshawar & Islamabad Marla Size.

Why Plot Dimensions Matter to an Architect

When a client tells us they have a 10-marla plot, that is useful information, but it is not enough to start designing.

We also need to know the actual:

• Plot length and width
• Frontage
• Road location and width
• Orientation
• Corner or non-corner status
• Required setbacks
• Parking requirements
• Permitted ground coverage
• Applicable building regulations

A 2,250-square-foot plot with a wide frontage can work very differently from another 2,250-square-foot plot that is narrow and deep.

The area tells us how much land there is. The dimensions tell us how that land can be planned.

What Should You Check Before Designing Your House?

Before starting a house design in DHA Peshawar, confirm the actual plot information and the regulations applicable to that property.

It is useful to have the plot number, dimensions, location, orientation and relevant property documents available. The architect can then develop the design around the actual site rather than making assumptions based only on the plot category.

This approach can save problems later, particularly when planning parking, setbacks, circulation and usable covered space.

DHA Peshawar Marla Size: The Simple Answer

If you only need the quick answer:

1 Marla in DHA Peshawar = 225 square feet

Therefore:

• 5 Marla = 1,125 sq ft
• 7 Marla = 1,575 sq ft
• 10 Marla = 2,250 sq ft
• 20 Marla / 1 Kanal = 4,500 sq ft

Always check the latest applicable DHA regulations and the actual dimensions of your plot before making a final purchase or design decision.

Planning a House in DHA Peshawar?

At Nouman and Farhan, we approach house design from the actual site, not simply from the number of marlas written on the property documents.

Once the plot area, dimensions and applicable regulations are understood, we can develop a design that makes better use of parking, circulation, natural light, ventilation and living spaces.

We provide architecture, structural engineering, interior design and construction services for residential and commercial projects in Peshawar and Islamabad.