Understanding Land Measurements in Kenya real Estate.
Whether you're purchasing, selling, or developing land in Kenya, understanding how land is measured is crucial.
Here are the main units commonly used for area and distance:
- Hectare (Ha)
- Acre (Ac)
- Foot/feet (ft)
- Meters (m)
- Acres - usually used for larger land parcels, especially agricultural zones.
1 Acre = 4,047 m²
= 63.6m * 63.6m
= 43,560 ft²
= 0.4047 Hectares (Ha)
2. Hectares - this is a standard metric system used in title deeds. Surveyors and national government use this in operations.
1 Hectare = 10,000 m²
= 100m * 100m
= 107,639 ft²
= 2.471 acres
3. Square Meters (𝘀𝗾𝗺 / 𝗺²) - used in urban planning and real estate to measure small plots.
4. Square feet (𝘀𝗾𝗳𝘁 / 𝗳𝘁²) used in building measurements and used in marketing plot sizes, especially as dimensions (e.g. 50*100)
Common plot prices in Kenya
- Standard Plot (50*100)
- most common plot size in urban areas.
- commonly marketed as ⅛ acre but it's smaller.
- (actual ⅛ plot =5,445 ft²)
Area = 5000 ft²
= 464.5 m²
= 0.0465 Ha
= ⅛ acre (approx)
- 100 x 100 plot
- A larger residential or commercial plot.
- Usually referred to as ¼ acre (approx)
Area = 10,000 ft²
= 929 m²
= ¼ acre (approx)
- 40 x 80 Plot
- Smaller plot mainly found in high density estates, or more expensive urban zones.
Area = 3,200 ft²
= 297.3 m²
Important to note:
- Always confirm land size on title deed. Ensure it's the size you're looking for.
- All plot dimensions are approximate, they may differ slightly on ground due to road adjustments, irregular boundaries, etc.
- Involve a land surveyor in the process of buying, selling, developing, Subdividing land.