Land Size Converter

Convert between Nigerian plots, square metres, square feet, acres and hectares. 1 Nigerian plot = 648.77 sqm (60ft × 100ft).

Land Size Input

Land Size

Unit

Converted Land Size

648.77 sqm

Square Metres (sqm)648.77

Square Feet (sqft)6,983.30

Nigerian Plots (648.77 sqm each)1.0000

Acres0.1603

Hectares0.0649

Nigerian standard plot = 60ft × 100ft = 648.77 sqm (approximately 18m × 36m). Some states use different dimensions — verify with the relevant land registry.

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the land size and select the unit you're working with. All equivalent measurements are displayed instantly — square metres, square feet, Nigerian plots, acres, and hectares. Use this when comparing properties advertised in different units, or when verifying a land survey.

Nigerian Land Units Reference

Unit	Square Metres	Square Feet	Notes
1 Nigerian Plot	648.77 sqm	6,987 sqft	Standard: 60ft × 100ft
1 Acre	4,046.86 sqm	43,560 sqft	≈ 6.24 Nigerian plots
1 Hectare	10,000 sqm	107,639 sqft	≈ 15.42 Nigerian plots
1 Square Foot	0.0929 sqm	1 sqft	Common in older surveys

The standard Nigerian residential plot is 60ft × 100ft = 6,000 sqft ≈ 648.77 sqm. Some states and estate developers use different dimensions (e.g. 30ft × 100ft half-plots, or metric-based dimensions like 15m × 30m). Always verify with the survey plan.

Example

Converting a 2-Plot Land Purchase

Land Size2 plots

In Square Metres1,297.54 sqm

In Square Feet13,967 sqft

In Acres0.3206 acres

In Hectares0.1298 ha

If a developer advertises "0.32 acres" for sale, that's approximately 2 standard Nigerian plots. This calculator removes the guesswork when comparing listings from different sources.

FAQ

The most common standard Nigerian residential plot is 60 feet by 100 feet (60ft × 100ft = 6,000 sqft = 648.77 sqm). However, this varies by state and layout: Lagos often uses 18m × 36m = 648 sqm; some Abuja districts use 900 sqm or 1,200 sqm plots; estate developers may offer smaller plots (30ft × 100ft = "half plots"). Always request the Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) and survey plan which state exact dimensions in metres.

Request a copy of the survey plan (prepared by a licensed surveyor) which shows exact dimensions and area in square metres. Cross-check by comparing with the Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) or Right of Occupancy (R-of-O) document. For properties without surveys, hire a registered surveyor to conduct a fresh survey. In Lagos, survey plans must be lodged with the Lagos State Surveyor General's Office. Do not rely solely on verbal descriptions of "2 plots" — always verify with documents.

Common reasons for discrepancies: (1) Different "plot" definitions — not all plots are 648 sqm; (2) Road setbacks and government acquisition strips reduce usable land; (3) Encroachments by neighbours; (4) Survey errors in older plans; (5) Multiple layers of land excision and re-allocation. Always conduct fresh surveys on land you're buying and budget for potential setbacks (typically 3–6m from roads, 3m from boundaries for Lagos buildings).