Jo To Bigha (jō to bigha) Converter

The Jō To Bigha Converter is a handy tool designed to simplify the conversion between two traditional units of land area: the Jō and the Bigha. These units have historical significance in different regions and are still used in some contexts today. Understanding their relationship is crucial for accurate land measurement and transactions.

The Jō (じょう), also known as the “tatami mat unit,” is a traditional Japanese unit of area. It is based on the size of a standard tatami mat, which historically varied slightly but is generally considered to be approximately 1.62 square meters. The Jō is often used to describe the size of rooms or smaller land parcels in Japan. The Bigha (बीघा) is a traditional unit of land area used in several parts of South Asia, particularly in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. The exact size of a Bigha varies significantly depending on the region, making conversions challenging without a specific regional standard.

To calculate the conversion from Jō to Bigha, you need to know the specific regional definition of a Bigha you are working with. Since the Jō is approximately 1.62 m², the conversion involves dividing the total area in Jō by the area of one Bigha in square meters. For example, if a Bigha in a particular region is equivalent to 2500 m², then 1 Jō would be approximately 1.62 m² / 2500 m² per Bigha = 0.000648 Bigha. Conversely, to convert Bigha to Jō, you would multiply the number of Bigha by the number of Jō in one Bigha (which is the reciprocal of the previous calculation). Due to the variability of the Bigha, using a converter that allows you to specify the regional Bigha size is highly recommended for accurate results.