Villa Size in Sq. Yd. Explained: From 163 to 336 sq. yd.
Villas in North India are usually sized by plot area in square yards (sq. yd.). One sq. yd. equals 9 sq. ft., or about 0.836 sq. m. So a 163 sq. yd. villa sits on about 1,467 sq. ft. of land, and a 336 sq. yd. villa on about 3,024 sq. ft. Built-up area is a separate figure.
What does sq. yd. mean?
Square yards measure land area. In Delhi NCR, villa and plot sizes are commonly quoted in sq. yd., also called gaj. One sq. yd. equals 9 sq. ft.
How do Forest Walk villa sizes convert?
- 163 sq. yd. Garden Villa: about 1,467 sq. ft. of plot
- 215 sq. yd. Compact Forest Villa: about 1,935 sq. ft.
- 224 sq. yd. Courtyard Villa: about 2,016 sq. ft.
- 336 sq. yd. Compact Forest Villa: about 3,024 sq. ft.
Plot area vs built-up area
Plot area is the land. Built-up area is the floor space of the house across all levels, which can be more than the plot area for multi-storey villas. Ask for both figures, and for the carpet area of each room, as defined in your agreement.
Which size suits you?
Think about how many people will live in the home, whether you want a garden, home office or guest room, and your budget. Then compare the price per sq. yd. across options.
Key takeaways
- 1 sq. yd. = 9 sq. ft.
- Plot area and built-up area are different
- Compare price per sq. yd. for a rough benchmark
Frequently asked questions
How many sq. ft. is 163 sq. yd.?
163 sq. yd. is about 1,467 sq. ft.
Is gaj the same as sq. yd.?
Yes, in Delhi NCR gaj is commonly used to mean a square yard.
Is built-up area larger than plot area for villas?
It can be, for villas with more than one floor. Ask the developer for exact figures.
See Forest Walk Villas in person
4 BHK villas from ₹2.85 Cr* in a 52-acre forest township on NH-24, Ghaziabad.