Sot, square meter, hectare: land size and price calculation
The basic rule in land measurements is simple: 1 sot is equal to 100 square meters, and 1 hectare is equal to 100 sots, i.e. 10,000 square meters. To find the price of one sot, it is enough to divide the total price of the plot by the number of sots. In this article, we explain the transition between units, the calculation of the area size and the correct comparison of different land declarations with simple examples.
Main units of measurement: sot, square meter, hectare
Sot is usually used in land declarations, the area of a house or building is given in square meters, and for large agricultural areas, hectares are used. The relationship between the three units is as follows:
| Unit | Square meter | Sot | Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 square meter (m²) | 1 m² | 0.01 sot | 0.0001 hectare |
| 1 sot | 100 m² | 1 sot | 0.01 hectare |
| 1 hectare | 10 000 m² | 100 sot | 1 hectare |
If you remember this table, you can easily compare the area regardless of which unit is written in the ads You can.
How to convert from one unit to another
You don't even need a calculator for the calculation, because all conversions are based on multiplying or dividing by 100:
- From square meter to sota: divide the number by 100. For example, 450 m² = 4.5 sot.
- Sot to square meter: Multiply the number by 100. For example, 8 sot = 800 m².
- Hectare to sot: Multiply the number by 100. For example, 0.25 hectares = 25 sot = 2,500 m².
- Sot to hectare: divide the number by 100. For example, 150 sot = 1.5 hectares.
The most common mistake is to confuse the land area with the area of the building. Yard house ads usually have two numbers: the land area in sot, and the area of the house itself in square meters. For example, the phrase "120 m² house on 3 sots" means a 120 m² building on a 300 m² land. Evaluate these two numbers separately, because one shows the size of the yard, and the other of the living area.
How to calculate the size of the area yourself
If the area is rectangular, it is enough to multiply its length by the width. For example, an area with a width of 20 meters and a length of 30 meters is 20 × 30 = 600 m², that is, 6 sot. If the shape of the area is irregular, divide it imaginary into several rectangles and triangles, calculate and add the area of each one separately. The area of a triangle is equal to half of the product of its seat and its height.
Measurement with a roulette is useful for a preliminary idea, but it does not give exact results. For large or complex shaped areas, it is best to contact a professional surveyor for accurate measurements. Ask the seller where the boundary points are when you visit the site and see them in place.
Calculating the price of a lot
The simplest way to compare land listings is to find the price of a lot. The formula is as follows: price of one sot = total price of the plot ÷ number of sots.
The numbers below are only a calculation example and do not reflect real market prices. For example, if 48,000 manats are requested for a 6-sot plot, the price of one sot is 48,000 ÷ 6 = 8,000 manats. If you want to know the price of one square meter in the same area, divide the price of one sot by 100: 8,000 ÷ 100 = 80 manats.
The reverse calculation is done with the same logic. For example, the total price of a 4.5-sot plot is 8,000 manats per sot, and the total price is 8,000 × 4.5 = 36,000 manats.
Comparing plots of different sizes
Looking at the total price can be misleading when the plots are given in different units and sizes in advertisements. The table below compares two conventional areas, the numbers are still examples:
| Sample area | Size | Total price | Price of one sot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area A | 5 sot | 40,000 manat | 8 000 manats |
| Area B | 720 m² (7.2 sots) | 50 400 manats | 7 000 manats |
In this example, the total price of plot B is higher, but one sot is cheaper. Such a comparison helps to see at a glance which offer is more profitable. The same calculation can be made with a square meter: one square meter in area A in the example costs 80 manats, and in area B it costs 70 manats. No matter which unit you choose, bring all the plots to the same unit first, then compare.
It is not enough to look at the price of the plot
The price of a plot is a good starting point, but other factors are important for the final decision:
- Plot shape and width: building a house and yard on a narrow and long plot can be more difficult than on a rectangular plot.
- Access to the road: is it possible to get to the site easily by car?
- Communications: proximity to water, electricity and gas lines directly affects future costs.
- Terrain: slope or uneven surface may require additional earthworks.
- Surroundings: distance to schools, shops and the city center, the condition of neighboring buildings.
To plots for sale in Nakhchivan city and regions You can look at land ads and apply these calculations yourself.
Frequently asked questions
How many square meters is 1 sot?
1 sot is equal to 100 square meters. For example, an area 10 meters wide and 10 meters long is exactly 1 sot.
How many sots is 1 hectare?
1 hectare is equal to 100 sots, that is, 10,000 square meters. Half a hectare means 50 sots.
How to calculate the price of one sot?
Divide the total price of the plot by the number of sots. For example, if a 5-sot plot is offered for 40,000 manats, the price of one sot is 8,000 manats.
If you want to buy or sell a plot of land, Evim Imlak consultants can help you choose suitable plots and compare offers. Contact us via the contact page.
