Convert Decare to Square Meter for Land Size Quickly

1 decare = 1,000 square meters. Perfect for land measurement in agriculture. Get accurate conversions for your projects. Convert now!

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1 decare = 1,000 square meter

This measurement is key for Turkish and Balkan real estate, where properties are frequently listed in decares for accurate valuations.

💡 Tip: 1 decare = 10% of a hectare

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Formula: m² = daa × 1,000

The decare, also known as a decameter squared (dam²), represents 1,000 square meters and is primarily used in Turkey, Greece, and parts of the Balkans for land measurement. With 1 decare equaling exactly 1,000 square meters, precise conversion is important for property transactions, agricultural planning, and legal documentation across different measurement systems.

Why This Conversion Matters

Accurate decare to square meter conversion is critical for property valuation, agricultural productivity calculations, and legal land boundaries. In countries like Turkey where decares are the standard unit, international real estate transactions require precise conversion. A single decare miscalculation can represent thousands of euros in property value differences or incorrect crop yield projections affecting farm profitability.

Real-World Examples

Real Estate & Property Valuation

Turkish and Balkan real estate professionals use decares as the standard measurement unit for property listings, valuations, and legal documentation. International buyers and investors require conversion to square meters for comparative market analysis across Europe. Property prices are usually quoted per decare, making accurate conversion required for cross-border transactions and investment decisions.

Examples:

Urban residential plot: 5 decares = 5,000 square meters (typical Istanbul apartment building lot)
Suburban villa land: 15 decares = 15,000 square meters (Mediterranean coastal property)
Commercial development site: 50 decares = 50,000 square meters (shopping center or office complex)

Pro Tips:

✓Always verify property documentation lists measurements in both decares and square meters to prevent transaction errors
✓When comparing international property prices, convert to price per square meter for accurate market analysis across regions

Agriculture & Farm Management

Agricultural professionals in Turkey, Greece, and the Balkans measure field sizes, crop allocation, and farm productivity in decares. Farmers calculate yields per decare and plan irrigation, fertilizer application, and crop rotation based on decare measurements. Export-oriented farms converting to EU markets must translate decare measurements to hectares and square meters for compliance with international agricultural standards.

Examples:

Small family olive grove: 8 decares = 8,000 square meters (typical Aegean region farm)
Wheat field: 100 decares = 100,000 square meters (equivalent to 10 hectares, common Turkish agricultural plot)
Greenhouse complex: 3 decares = 3,000 square meters (vegetable production facility)

Pro Tips:

✓Remember: 1 decare = 1,000 m² exactly, making mental calculations straightforward by multiplying by 1,000
✓For EU market compliance: 100 decares = 10 hectares = 100,000 m² (use this standard conversion for agricultural subsidies)

Quick Reference Table

decares	square meters
1 daa	1000 m²
2 daa	2000 m²
5 daa	5000 m²
10 daa	10000 m²
20 daa	20000 m²

Formula: m² = daa × conversion factor

History & Background

The decare (also spelled dekare) derives from the metric system's prefix 'deca-' meaning ten, combined with 'are' (100 square meters), making one decare equal to 1,000 square meters. While the metric system was established in 1795, the decare became standardized in Ottoman and post-Ottoman territories, in Turkey, Greece, and the Balkans, where it remains the primary land measurement unit. The decare represents a practical middle ground between the are (100 m²) and the hectare (10,000 m²), making it ideal for property and farm measurement.

Regional Usage

Turkey

In Turkey, the decare is the official and primary unit for all land measurement, property registration, and agricultural purposes. Turkish land registries (Tapu Müdürlüğü) record all property sizes in decares, and property taxes are calculated based on decare measurements. Turkish real estate listings universally quote prices per decare, making it basic for both domestic and international transactions. The decare is so deeply embedded in Turkish property law that international buyers must understand this unit.

Greece & Balkans

Greece and Balkan countries including Albania, North Macedonia, and parts of Serbia use the decare alongside or instead of hectares for agricultural and property measurement. While the European Union officially uses hectares, local property registries and agricultural cooperatives in these regions maintain decare measurements. Farmers selling to international markets must convert decare measurements to hectares for EU compliance, creating a dual-measurement system in agricultural documentation.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Confusing decare with decimeter squared or using incorrect multiplier (multiplying by 100 instead of 1,000)

A 50 decare property would be calculated as 5,000 m² instead of 50,000 m² - a 90% undervaluation resulting in massive financial loss on property transactions or agricultural planning errors

✓ Use the exact conversion: 1 decare = 1,000 square meters. Always multiply decare measurements by 1,000 to get square meters. Decare is Precisely 10m × 10m × 10 = 1,000 m², not 100 m²

Mixing decare measurements with hectare calculations without proper conversion steps

When calculating farm subsidies or land taxes, 20 decares would be incorrectly stated as 2 hectares instead of 2 hectares exactly, causing confusion and potential compliance issues with agricultural authorities

✓ Remember the hierarchy: 1 decare = 1,000 m² = 0.1 hectares. Always convert decare to square meters first, then to hectares if needed, rather than attempting direct decare-to-hectare conversion

Did You Know?

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The decare is exactly one-tenth of a hectare (1 decare = 0.1 hectares = 1,000 m²), making it a convenient intermediate unit for land that's too large to measure in ares but smaller than typical hectare-scale measurements

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Turkish property law has used decares for land measurement since the Ottoman period, and this tradition continues in modern Turkish real estate - Istanbul's Bosphorus-view properties worth millions of euros are still officially measured and sold by the decare

Pro Tips

✓The conversion is simple: multiply decares by 1,000 to get square meters. No complex calculations needed - 1 decare always equals exactly 1,000 m²
✓For quick estimation: 1 decare ≈ 0.1 hectares or 0.01 square kilometers. Use this for rough conversions when precise calculations aren't immediately necessary
✓In property documents, always verify both decare and square meter measurements are listed to prevent transaction errors and ensure legal compliance in cross-border real estate deals

Frequently Asked Questions

How many square meters is one decare?

One decare equals exactly 1,000 square meters. The decare is a metric unit derived from 'deca' (ten) and 'are' (100 m²), making the calculation straightforward: 10 × 100 = 1,000 m². This precise relationship means converting from decares to square meters is simply multiplying the decare number by 1,000. For example, 25 decares = 25,000 square meters, or 0.5 decares = 500 square meters.

Why do Turkey and Greece use decares instead of hectares?

The decare became standardized in Turkey and Greece through historical Ottoman administrative systems and continued as the traditional land measurement unit after independence. While the European Union officially uses hectares, these countries maintain decare measurements in their land registries and property laws due to centuries of legal precedent and practical tradition. The decare provides a convenient middle-scale measurement for property and agricultural parcels - larger than individual building plots but smaller than vast agricultural regions, making it ideal for practical land administration in these regions.