Land size converter
A full Lagos plot is 60 ft by 120 ft, which works out at about 669 square metres.
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Type in any box and the others update. Results are rounded; use the survey plan for exact sizes.
How many square metres is a plot
Nigerian land is advertised in plots, but no national law fixes what a plot is. The word is a market custom carried over from older imperial measurements, and different places settled on different sizes. That is why the same question, "how many square metres is a plot of land?", has more than one honest answer.
The Lagos plot. In Lagos a full plot is usually described in two ways that are close but not identical:
- in metres, as a rectangle many sellers quote, which is a market convention rather than an official standard;
- in feet, as the older imperial rectangle the Lagos plot is named after.
The metric version is slightly smaller than the imperial one. Both are called "a plot" in practice, which is why two Lagos plots can differ in area. The exact sizes are in the figures box, and the converter uses the metric Lagos plot by default.
Outside Lagos. In many other states a plot is a smaller rectangle measured in feet (see the figures box). Abuja does not use a standard plot: land there is allocated and titled by square metres.
Half plots and estates. A half plot is half the local standard. Estates often set their own plot sizes, so "one plot" in an estate brochure may not match the local custom.
Acres and hectares. Larger parcels are sold by the acre or hectare. People often ask how many plots fit in each. The figures box gives the arithmetic, but real layouts fit fewer plots because roads, drainage and setbacks take up space.
Buy by square metres, not by plots. Your survey plan and title state the area in square metres. That number, not the word "plot", is what you are buying. Check it before you pay.
Differences by state
- Lagos: the full plot is the default in the converter; half plots are common in built-up areas.
- Ogun and other south-western states: sellers often use the Lagos plot, but sizes vary by town and estate; always confirm the square metres.
- Many other states: the smaller rectangle in feet in the figures box is common.
- Abuja (FCT): plots are allocated by square metres, with no customary standard plot.
What to check
- The area in square metres on the registered survey plan.
- That the beacons on the ground enclose that area.
- Whether the price is per plot or per square metre, and which plot size the seller means.
- How much land is lost to road and drainage setbacks.
Common mistakes
- An advert that says "one plot" with no square metres stated.
- A survey showing a smaller area than the plots you paid for.
- Estate "plots" much smaller than the local custom, priced as full plots.
Typical cost or timeline
Lagos plot as many sellers quote it in metres (18 m × 36 m), a widely used market convention rather than an official standard; converter default
648 square metres
As of October 2026
US National Institute of Standards and Technology Bureau International des Poids et Mesures
Lagos plot in feet (60 ft × 120 ft), converted
668.90 square metres (7,200 sq ft)
As of October 2026
BrandSpur Nigeria US National Institute of Standards and Technology
Plot common in many other states (50 ft × 100 ft)
464.52 square metres (5,000 sq ft)
As of October 2026
BrandSpur Nigeria US National Institute of Standards and Technology
100 ft × 100 ft parcel
929.03 square metres (10,000 sq ft)
As of October 2026
US National Institute of Standards and Technology UK legislation (legislation.gov.uk)
Half plot, Lagos metric convention (18 m × 18 m)
324 square metres
As of October 2026
US National Institute of Standards and Technology Bureau International des Poids et Mesures
One acre
4,046.86 square metres
As of October 2026
US National Institute of Standards and Technology UK legislation (legislation.gov.uk)
One hectare
10,000 square metres
As of October 2026
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures US National Institute of Standards and Technology
One hectare in acres
2.4711 acres
As of October 2026
US National Institute of Standards and Technology UK legislation (legislation.gov.uk)
One square metre in square feet
10.7639 square feet
As of October 2026
US National Institute of Standards and Technology UK legislation (legislation.gov.uk)
Lagos metric plots in one acre
6.25 plots (before roads and setbacks)
As of October 2026
US National Institute of Standards and Technology BrandSpur Nigeria
Lagos plots of 60 ft × 120 ft in one acre
6.05 plots (before roads and setbacks)
As of October 2026
US National Institute of Standards and Technology BrandSpur Nigeria
50 ft × 100 ft plots in one acre
8.71 plots (before roads and setbacks)
As of October 2026
US National Institute of Standards and Technology BrandSpur Nigeria
Lagos metric plots in one hectare
15.43 plots (before roads and setbacks)
As of October 2026
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures US National Institute of Standards and Technology
50 ft × 100 ft plots in one hectare
21.53 plots (before roads and setbacks)
As of October 2026
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures US National Institute of Standards and Technology
Sources differ
SOURCE 1
A full Lagos plot is 60 ft by 120 ft, which works out at about 669 square metres.
June 2017
SOURCE 2
A standard Lagos plot is about 600 square metres, and plots vary between estates.
November 2024
Plot of land vs Acre
| Aspect | Plot | Acre |
|---|---|---|
| Type of measure | Local custom | Fixed imperial unit |
| Same everywhere? | No: varies by state and estate | Yes |
| Typical use | Residential plots | Large parcels and farmland |
| Shown on titles? | No: titles use square metres | Sometimes, beside square metres |
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Questions
A plot of land is how many square metres?
It depends where you are. A Lagos plot and the plot used in many other states differ; the figures box gives both, and the converter switches between them.
How big is a plot of land in Lagos?
Many sellers quote a full Lagos plot in metres, a convention that is slightly smaller than the feet-based rectangle it is named after. No official standard fixes it. Both sizes are in the figures box.
How many plots make an acre?
See the figures box: it depends on the plot size you use. Real layouts give fewer plots because of roads and setbacks.
How many plots make a hectare?
The figures box shows the arithmetic for each plot size. Use the converter for your exact numbers.
How many square metres is a 100 by 100 plot of land?
The square-metre figure is in the figures box. A parcel of that size is larger than a Lagos plot.
How many square metres is a 50 by 100 plot?
The figures box gives the conversion. This is the plot size common in many states outside Lagos.
Related terms
Sources
- 1. How you can understand land sizes in Nigeria BrandSpur Nigeria · checked 13 October 2026
- 2. Easy guide to land sizes and measurements in Nigeria Ripples Nigeria · checked 13 October 2026
- 3. NIST Special Publication 811: Guide for the use of the International System of Units (conversion factors) US National Institute of Standards and Technology · checked 13 October 2026
- 4. Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1 (definitions of units) UK legislation (legislation.gov.uk) · checked 13 October 2026
- 5. The International System of Units (SI Brochure), non-SI units accepted for use (hectare) Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · checked 13 October 2026
Cite this definition
"Plot of land", Nigeria Property Centre Property Glossary, last checked 13 October 2026, https://nigeriapropertycentre.com/glossary/plot-of-land
You may reuse this definition under CC BY 4.0 with credit to Nigeria Property Centre and a link to this page.
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