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Ropani to Aana, Paisa and Daam: Nepal Land Measurement Guide
Land listings and property discussions in many parts of Nepal use ropani, aana, paisa and daam. Converting these units into square feet or square metres makes it easier to compare areas, understand plans and communicate measurements.
Published by PDFora · Last updated November 1, 2026
How the ropani system is divided
One ropani is divided into 16 aana. One aana is divided into 4 paisa, and one paisa is divided into 4 daam. This means one ropani contains 64 paisa or 256 daam.
A commonly used conversion is 1 ropani = 5,476 square feet. Therefore 1 aana = 342.25 square feet, 1 paisa = 85.5625 square feet and 1 daam = 21.390625 square feet.
Convert ropani, aana, paisa and daam
The calculator adds each part using its square-foot equivalent. For example, 2 aana equals 684.5 square feet.
- Enter the number of ropani in the converter.
- Add the aana, paisa and daam portions.
- Review the total square feet and square metres.
- Use the reverse converter to convert a square-foot area into ropani and aana equivalents.
Square feet and square metres
Square feet are commonly used in property listings and building discussions, while square metres are the SI unit used in many technical and international contexts. One square metre is approximately 10.7639 square feet.
Use enough decimal places for comparison, but do not treat a rounded online conversion as a legal boundary measurement.
Important checks before buying or selling land
A conversion tool only changes units. It does not verify the parcel's actual surveyed area, boundary, ownership, access, zoning or title. Before a property transaction, compare the measurement with official cadastral records and obtain professional or government verification.
Different regions may commonly use different traditional land units. Make sure the unit written on a document is the one you are converting.
Frequently asked questions
How many aana are in one ropani?
There are 16 aana in one ropani.
How many square feet are in one aana?
One aana is commonly taken as 342.25 square feet.
How many square feet are in one ropani?
One ropani is commonly taken as 5,476 square feet.
Can this calculator be used for legal land measurement?
No. It is a unit converter only. Use official survey and cadastral records for legal measurements.
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