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Sri Lankan property utility

Sri Lanka Land Calculator – Perch, Acre & Plot Cost

Convert perches, roods, acres, square feet, square metres and hectares, then estimate a complete plot price from the quoted unit rate.

272.25square feet in one perch

Calculator

Convert the area and calculate plot cost

Enter the area shown in an advertisement or survey plan. The optional price can be entered using whichever unit the seller quoted.

Leave this blank if you only need unit conversions.

Converted area

Land measurements and estimated price

Perches—Common Sri Lankan plot unit
Acres—160 perches per acre
Square feet—272.25 square feet per perch
Estimated plot cost—Based on the entered unit price
Roods
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Square metres
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Hectares
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Equivalent price per perch
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Equivalent price per square foot
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Exact conversions

Land measurement formulas used

1 perch272.25 sq ft · 25.29285264 sq m
1 rood40 perches · 10,890 sq ft
1 acre4 roods · 160 perches · 43,560 sq ft

Example: calculate the cost of a 20-perch land plot

A 20-perch plot contains 5,445 square feet, or approximately 505.86 square metres. At Rs. 500,000 per perch, the estimated land price is Rs. 10,000,000 before legal fees, stamp duty, surveying, valuation, access work and other transaction costs.

Sri Lanka land conversion questions

How many perches are in one acre?

One acre contains 160 perches. It is also equal to four roods or 43,560 square feet.

Can I calculate price per perch from a total price?

Yes. Choose the plot’s known unit and amount, enter the total price, and select the unit you want to price. The result divides the same total price across the converted area.

Use the survey plan for legal area

This tool converts the number entered; it cannot verify boundaries, road reservations, survey accuracy, title or buildable area. Use a licensed surveyor and relevant professionals before a purchase.

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