How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?

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Seun (m)
How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« on: April 05, 2007, 08:01 AM »

Hello,

I've been reading Nigerian property advertisements where prices like "450k per plot" are quoted.
How large is a plot of land in square meters?  How does a plot compare to an acre?

Thanks.
netzymes (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #1 on: April 05, 2007, 08:13 AM »

A plot is an arbitrary term used to describe the division made in a particular area by the developers or government. Initially plots were approximately 1000sqm but as prices for land has gone up you get the same quote per plot but this can be 400sqm or less. The first question to ask the agent or developer is 'What is the size of the plot'.

romeo (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #2 on: April 05, 2007, 08:51 AM »

the size i think is 60-100 ft.
akara (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #3 on: April 05, 2007, 09:40 AM »


Grin

A plot can be 50 x 100 sq m or in some cases 60 by 120 sq ms


Grin
sketch18 (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #4 on: April 05, 2007, 09:53 AM »

PLEASE PLEASE can anyone help?Huh? i want to START A NEW TOPIC BUT DONT KNOW HOW TO DO IT ,

CAN ANY ONE TELL ME?
Ayoolu (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #5 on: April 05, 2007, 01:02 PM »

It depends on the location. For Lagos, a standard plot is 60ft by 120 ft while Ibadan is 50ft by 100ft.
I suggest that you find out from the vendor before comitting yourself.
Carlosein (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #6 on: April 05, 2007, 01:03 PM »

thanks for starting this seun, i need this too.

@ akara and romeo: this is quite confusing, is it 60 x 100 or 50 x 100?

and is the unit metre or feet?

@netzymes- i think i understand what u mean by "arbitrary". is there a more generally accepted measure of a

plot and then how is that different from an acre.

thanks again.



Carlosein (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #7 on: April 05, 2007, 01:04 PM »

@ ayoolu- thanks man that's more like it.
Carlosein (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #8 on: April 05, 2007, 01:06 PM »

what about an acre then?
Seun (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #9 on: April 05, 2007, 01:18 PM »

Acre:  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acre

Concerning the size of a plot:

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It depends on the location. For Lagos, a standard plot is 60ft by 120 ft while Ibadan is 50ft by 100ft.

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A plot can be 50 x 100 sq m or in some cases 60 by 120 sq ms

I'm confused.  Is it square feet or square meters?
Carlosein (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #10 on: April 05, 2007, 01:29 PM »

seun, ayoolu says it is 60 FEET x 120 FEET in lagos and the other measure ( in FEET) for ibadan.

I guess it is in feet not metre then.
romeo (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #11 on: April 05, 2007, 02:03 PM »

in Enugu it's 60x100 and in some case you get  2 in 1 for 100x100

square meters? the flat i live in here is 90 square meters
megapro (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #12 on: April 05, 2007, 03:51 PM »

no problem when you have a resident Architect in Megapro.

The Typical size of a plot is 100' x 100' which in metres is 30m x 30m = 900m2.
50' x 100 is the considered half a plot. (450m2)

Ofcourse there are states that partition with 60' x 100, 60' x 120, 80' x 120 etc.
Normally a corner piece gets more width.

One should be carefull not to buy a slanted/ Inclined piece. The more square in shape, the better use.

There are government gazzetes for certain areas so buy land only through a lawyer.

A building that can fit into a 50' x 100' plot of land in Benin might not be allowed in say Delta or Lagos State because they need longer setbacks (6m) from the road. Lekki needs 9m!

If you have any further enquiries concerning purchase, surveyand development, hit megaplanarchitects@yahoo.com Wink
Carlosein (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #13 on: April 05, 2007, 05:39 PM »

now we are at least making sense.

 :)thanks a million megapro Cool.

100ft is about 30m so i kinda agree wit megapro in terms of units.

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in Enugu it's 60x100 and in some case you get  2 in 1 for 100x100

square meters? the flat i live in here is 90 square meters

@romeo: are u sure the flat alone is 90 square  metres?
 
your flat is almosst the length of a 100m athletics field Huh Huh Huh Shocked Shocked Shocked
p
romeo (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #14 on: April 05, 2007, 05:45 PM »

i wonder if you know the difference between square meters and meter?
Carlosein (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #15 on: April 05, 2007, 06:02 PM »

i jus realized what u mean (squared metres and metres)

but still the unit for a plot of land is important and i ask:

supposing it is 50mx100m is it not correct to say that the lenght of the plot will be 100m?

sorry for the misunderstanding romeo. Cool
romeo (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #16 on: April 05, 2007, 06:06 PM »

@carlosein we are here to learn brother
Carlosein (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #17 on: April 05, 2007, 06:21 PM »

that is more than true.

thanks.
Seun (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #18 on: April 05, 2007, 07:24 PM »

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supposing it is 50mx100m
50m x 100m would be 5000 square meters, but a plot is 50-60 feet by 100-120 feet, not meters. 
longest (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #19 on: April 05, 2007, 07:59 PM »

ayoolu is very right. i think benin is also 50 by 100(ft).bt the standard is 18m by 36m.bt regulations accept minor differences like 17 by 36,18 by 35 etc.they aree minor differences
longest (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #20 on: April 05, 2007, 08:09 PM »

seun ,60ft by 120ft is the same thing as 18m by 36m.
conversion is ft multiplied by .30472 bt dont mind sharp accuracies in this metres and dont miss a well located land because of 1 or 2 meters

goodluck
LondonCool (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #21 on: April 05, 2007, 11:24 PM »

A plot of land is normally 50ft x100ft (also known in the local sector as half plot) ; when the plot of land is 100ft x100ft it is known as a double plot.I know it sounds ambigous. My plot of land is 120ft x 140 ft and it is more thn a double-plot.
Carlosein (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #22 on: April 06, 2007, 12:39 PM »

 @londoncool Huh it really is confusing but okay.

@longest

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don't mind sharp accuracies in this metres and don't miss a well located land because of 1 or 2 meters

i get your reasoning here.

harbbey (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #23 on: April 06, 2007, 01:20 PM »

Hi everyone,
the measurement of a standard plot is 36.5m by 18m (109.5ft by 54ft) or 600sq m, becoz of the demand for land most land owners dont measure it correctly they mostly measure 33m by 16m (100ft by 50ft). so if u cud bargain well to get the correct measurement, gud but if not dont let anyone measure less than 100ft by 50ft for u. If anyone does call EFCC. Best of luck.
N.B - Ten plots of land makes an acre.
longest (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #24 on: April 07, 2007, 10:27 PM »

harbbey
hmmmm.pls 6 plots makes one acre
always be sure pls
CBANJ (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #25 on: April 08, 2007, 06:25 AM »

If we consider a plot to be 50ft x 100ft, then 1 acre is a little over 8 plots (208.7ft x 208.7ft, or 43,560 square feet)
Chiaka (f)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #26 on: June 07, 2007, 03:39 PM »

Please why bugg us with this type of questions u can get the answer to this just on the street.
gods own (m)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #27 on: June 22, 2007, 08:10 AM »

a standard plot size is 60*120, thats 7200metres square. moreover the location of a piece of land determines the value of the land.
tunene
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #28 on: July 30, 2009, 07:36 AM »

Quote from: akara on April 05, 2007, 09:40 AM
Grin

A plot can be 50 x 100 sq m or in some cases 60 by 120 sq ms


 Grin
Quote from: gods own on June 22, 2007, 08:10 AM
a standard plot size is 60*120, thats 7200metres square. moreover the location of a piece of land determines the value of the land.
Quote from: akara on April 05, 2007, 09:40 AM
Grin

A plot can be 50 x 100 sq m or in some cases 60 by 120 sq ms


 Grin


Do you guys no what you are talking about, those sizes you are quoting are almost 1 hectare = 10,000m2, the standard plot is 120feet x 60feet, in cases where you barawo land owners, it is 100feet x 50feet or lesser. It is usually proper to ask for the size and even employ a surveyor to confirm for you before commiting yourself. Cheers.
estateman
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #29 on: July 30, 2009, 02:55 PM »

Seun,aplot of land is 648 sq m which is also the normal 60-120 measurement that everyone knows.That size of aplot can take a block of 4 flats with garage for 4 occupants
oyinda. (f)
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #30 on: August 11, 2009, 02:19 AM »

whattt? like netzymes i thought a plot was an indiscrete term as well, and could be any size.
this is confusing lol
kuramo
Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land?
« #31 on: August 11, 2009, 03:13 PM »

A plot of Land in Nigeria is what ever you want it to be.  Nigeria uses the Metric system of measurement so it puzzles me when people describe Land in terms of feet X feet. All surveyed land should be in Metres X Metres ( Sq M ).

A plot can be 850 Sq M  or  1,200 Sq M so anyone involved in land transaction should ask the land vendor what the size of the plot for sale is in Square Metres, it's as simple as that.

By the way One Hectare is 10,000 Sq M  and an Acre is  4,046.85 Sq M .  One Acre is roughly 40% of a hectare.
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