Convert dunams to acres for property valuation, agricultural land measurement, and international real estate transactions. Accurate calculator with real-world examples for Middle Eastern and North American markets.
1 dunam equals 0.24710500000000002 acre
Formula: ac = dunam × 0.247105
The dunam and acre represent two distinct land measurement traditions spanning continents. With 1 dunam equaling approximately 0.247105 acres (or 1 acre equaling about 4.047 dunams), understanding this conversion is essential for international property transactions, agricultural planning, and land surveying. These units reflect the historical development of measurement systems in different regions, making accurate conversion critical for professionals working across Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and North American markets.
Land measurement accuracy directly impacts property valuations, agricultural productivity calculations, and legal boundary definitions across continents. With 1 dunam equaling approximately 0.247105 acres, a 1% conversion error on a 1,000 dunam property translates to a 2.47 acre discrepancy—potentially worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. For farmers, real estate developers, and international investors, precision in conversion prevents costly mistakes in crop yield projections, property transactions, and land use planning. Legal documents in Middle Eastern countries often specify measurements in dunams, while North American contracts use acres, making accurate conversion non-negotiable for cross-border transactions.
Farmers and agricultural cooperatives across the Middle East, North Africa, and Mediterranean regions primarily measure land in dunams, while international agricultural markets and export documentation increasingly require acre measurements. Converting between dunams and acres is essential for calculating crop yields, comparing land productivity across regions, determining irrigation requirements, and accessing international agricultural financing. Agricultural extension services must provide conversion guidance for farmers selling to international buyers or participating in cross-border agricultural programs.
Real estate professionals operating in Middle Eastern markets, Mediterranean countries, and North America frequently encounter mixed measurement systems. Properties listed in Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, and Turkey use dunams, while international investors and North American developers prefer acres. Accurate conversion is critical for comparative market analysis, property valuation, financing applications, and international investment portfolios. Appraisers and real estate agents must provide conversions in both units to serve diverse clientele and facilitate cross-border transactions.
| dunams | acres |
|---|---|
| 10 dunam | 2.47105 ac |
| 50 dunam | 12.35525 ac |
| 100 dunam | 24.7105 ac |
| 500 dunam | 123.5525 ac |
| 1000 dunam | 247.105 ac |
Formula: ac = dunam × conversion factor
The dunam is a widely used unit for measuring area. It is commonly used in various applications and industries worldwide.
The acre is a widely used unit for measuring area. It is commonly used in various applications and industries worldwide.
This dunam to acre converter uses high-precision conversion factors to ensure accurate results for professional and academic use.
Our calculator provides results with up to 10 decimal places for maximum accuracy.
One dunam equals 0.247105 acres precisely (1 dunam = 1,000 m² = 10,764.9 sq ft ÷ 43,560 sq ft/acre). For quick mental math, remember that 1 dunam is slightly less than 1/4 acre (0.25 acres). However, for legal documents, property transactions, and financial calculations, always use the precise factor 0.247105 to avoid costly rounding errors. Conversely, 1 acre equals approximately 4.047 dunams.
The dunam became the standard land measurement throughout the Ottoman Empire (which controlled the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe for over 600 years). When the Ottoman Empire dissolved after World War I, successor nations—Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Turkey—retained the dunam as their official unit. This historical continuity created a measurement system deeply embedded in legal, cultural, and administrative systems. Meanwhile, North America adopted the acre through British colonial influence, creating two distinct regional standards that persist today despite globalization.
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1 acre = 0.4047 hectare
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1 square mile = 2.5900 square kilometer
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