Nigerian Plot Size Guide
This isn’t a calculator, it’s knowledge: A complete reference guide for plot sizes across Nigeria.
What’s inside:
- Standard plot sizes (quarter, half, full, double)
- Plot sizes by state (Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Kano, etc.)
- Quick conversion table
- Important tips about land purchase
Nigerian Plot Size Guide
Complete guide to land measurements in Nigeria
📏 Standard Plot Sizes
Quarter Plot
12.5ft × 100ft
1,250 sq ft
≈ 116 sq meters
Half Plot
25ft × 100ft
2,500 sq ft
≈ 232 sq meters
Full Plot
50ft × 100ft
5,000 sq ft
≈ 465 sq meters
Double Plot
100ft × 100ft
10,000 sq ft
≈ 929 sq meters
🗺️ Plot Sizes by State
Lagos State
Most common in urban areas
50ft × 100ft (5,000 sq ft) 60ft × 120ft (7,200 sq ft) in estatesAbuja (FCT)
Varies by district
500-1,000 sq meters Commercial: 800-2,000 sq metersPort Harcourt
Standard residential
50ft × 100ft (5,000 sq ft)Enugu
Typical plot size
50ft × 100ft (5,000 sq ft)Kano
Urban residential
50ft × 100ft (5,000 sq ft) GRA: 60ft × 120ftIbadan
Standard plot
50ft × 100ft (5,000 sq ft)Calabar
Residential areas
50ft × 100ft (5,000 sq ft)🔄 Quick Conversion Table
| From | To | Multiply by |
|---|---|---|
| Plots | Acres | 0.1148 |
| Plots | Hectares | 0.0465 |
| Plots | Sq Meters | 465 |
| Acres | Plots | 8.7 |
| Hectares | Plots | 21.5 |
| Sq Meters | Plots | 0.00215 |
💡 Important Tips
- Always verify: Plot sizes can vary even within the same state, especially between urban and rural areas
- Check documentation: Confirm exact dimensions with the land survey document (Certificate of Occupancy)
- Lagos variations: Estate plots in Lekki, Ikoyi, and VI may differ from standard sizes
- Abuja is metric: FCT predominantly uses square meters rather than feet
- Building regulations: Different states have different setback requirements affecting usable land
How to use the search: See that search bar? Type any state name or measurement and it filters the results. Try typing “Lagos” or “60ft” or “hectares.”
The color-coded cards: Each standard plot size is in a different color. Quarter plot (blue), half plot (green), full plot (yellow), double plot (red). Easy to remember.
State-specific info: Every state card tells you:
- Common plot dimensions
- Any special measurements for that area
- Estate sizes if different from standard
That conversion table though: Shows you how to multiply to convert between plots, acres, hectares, and square meters. Bookmark this page for offline reference.
Pro tip section at the bottom: Real advice like “always verify with your C of O” and “Abuja uses metric, not feet.” This is stuff your parents wished they knew.
When to use this: Before buying land ANYWHERE in Nigeria. Open this, search for the state, know what to expect. Don’t let agents play you.