Land Measurement Cheat Sheet

This is your cheat sheet: All conversion formulas, plot sizes, and important numbers in one searchable page.

What’s inside:

  • Standard conversions table (plots to acres to hectares to everything)
  • Essential formulas (area calculations, volume formulas, conversion equations)
  • Nigerian plot sizes (quarter, half, full, estate, double)
  • Setback requirements by zone

Three tabs:

  • Conversions: The big table of how everything converts to everything
  • Formulas: The actual math if you want to calculate by hand (or look smart)
  • Plot Guide: Nigerian-specific measurements and state variations
Quick Reference Guide
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Land Measurement Cheat Sheet

All conversions and formulas in one place

📏 Standard Conversions

From To Formula / Value
1 Plot (Nigerian) Square Feet 5,000 sq ft
1 Plot Square Meters 465 sq m
1 Plot Acres 0.1148 acres
1 Plot Hectares 0.0465 hectares
1 Acre Square Feet 43,560 sq ft
1 Acre Hectares 0.4047 hectares
1 Acre Plots 8.7 plots
1 Hectare Square Meters 10,000 sq m
1 Hectare Acres 2.471 acres
1 Hectare Plots 21.5 plots
1 Square Meter Square Feet 10.764 sq ft
1 Square Yard Square Feet 9 sq ft

🧮 Essential Formulas

Area (Rectangle) Area = Length × Width A = L × W
Volume (Cubic) Volume = Area × Height V = A × H
Square Feet to Acres Acres = Sq Ft ÷ 43,560 Acres = sq ft / 43,560
Square Meters to Plots Plots = Sq M ÷ 465
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Plots = sq m / 465
Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards Cu Yds = Cu Ft ÷ 27 cu yd = cu ft / 27
Feet to Plots Plots = (L × W) ÷ 5,000 Plots = (L × W) / 5,000

💡 Quick Calculation Tips

  • To convert plots to acres: multiply by 0.1148
  • To convert acres to plots: multiply by 8.7
  • Standard plot: 50ft × 100ft = 5,000 sq ft
  • Half plot: 25ft × 100ft = 2,500 sq ft
  • 1 square yard = 9 square feet
  • 1 acre is about 8-9 standard Nigerian plots

🇳🇬 Nigerian Plot Sizes

Plot Type Dimensions Square Feet Square Meters
Quarter Plot 12.5ft × 100ft 1,250 sq ft 116 sq m
Half Plot 25ft × 100ft 2,500 sq ft 232 sq m
Full Plot (Standard) 50ft × 100ft 5,000 sq ft 465 sq m
Estate Plot (Lagos) 60ft × 120ft 7,200 sq ft 669 sq m
Double Plot 100ft × 100ft 10,000 sq ft 929 sq m

📍 Setback Requirements

  • Residential: Front 6ft, Rear 6ft, Sides 3ft each
  • Commercial: Front 9ft, Rear 6ft, Sides 3ft each
  • Estate/GRA: Front 9-12ft, Rear 9ft, Sides 6ft each
  • Corner Plots: Two frontages require additional setback
  • Building Coverage: Typically 40-60% of total plot area

How to use the search: Type anything. Try “hectare” or “plot” or “acre” or even “50ft.” It filters the entire page to show only relevant info. Like Ctrl+F but smarter.

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The formulas tab is clutch: Shows you how to calculate:

  • Area from length and width (L × W)
  • Volume from area and height (A × H)
  • Any unit to any other unit (the actual multiplication factors)

When to use this:

  • Middle of a negotiation and you need to verify something quickly
  • Studying for a surveying exam (hey, no judgment)
  • That family meeting where everyone is arguing about plot sizes
  • Anytime you need to look smart in 30 seconds or less

Bookmark strategy: Keep this tab open on your phone. When someone starts talking land, you’re ready.