Convert Square Feet to Dunams Easily Today

1 sq ft = 0.000247 dunams. Perfect for real estate and agriculture planning. Transform your area measurements now! Convert today!

Quick Insight

1 square foot = 0.00009290313 dunam

Knowing this helps work with property sizes in Middle Eastern markets, where measurements frequently shift from imperial to local standards.

💡 Tip: Multiply by 0.00027 for quick conversion.

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Formula: dunam = ft² × 0.000092903

The conversion between square feet and dunams in square foot is required for international land transactions, in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean regions. With 1 dunam equaling approximately 3,673.6 square feet, accurate conversion is critical for property valuations, agricultural planning, and legal documentation across different measurement systems.

Why This Conversion Matters

Land measurement accuracy directly impacts property values, agricultural productivity calculations, and legal boundaries. With 1 dunam equaling 3,673.6 square feet, conversion errors can result in real financial discrepancies in property transactions. This is especially important for international investments, cross-border agricultural operations, and legal documentation in regions where both systems are used.

Real-World Examples

Real Estate & Property Development

Real estate professionals in Middle Eastern countries, Turkey, and Mediterranean regions frequently work with properties measured in dunams while dealing with international investors who use square feet. Accurate conversion is necessary for property listings, valuations, and contract negotiations. Developers planning projects must convert between systems to ensure accurate land acquisition and zoning compliance across different regulatory frameworks.

Examples:

Residential plot in Istanbul: 500 square feet = 0.136 dunams
Commercial property in Dubai: 5,000 square feet = 1.36 dunams
Development site in Palestine: 50,000 square feet = 13.61 dunams

Pro Tips:

✓Always verify property documentation in both measurement systems to prevent legal disputes
✓Use conversion factor 0.0002722 (1 square foot = 0.0002722 dunams) for precise calculations in contracts

Agriculture & Land Management

Agricultural operations in the Middle East, North Africa, and Mediterranean regions traditionally measure land in dunams. Farmers managing international supply chains, accessing global agricultural data, or working with international agricultural organizations must convert between square feet and dunams. This conversion is critical for calculating crop yields, irrigation requirements, and land productivity metrics.

Examples:

Small olive grove: 10,000 square feet = 2.72 dunams
Medium wheat field: 100,000 square feet = 27.22 dunams
Large date palm plantation: 500,000 square feet = 136.1 dunams

Pro Tips:

✓For quick field estimates: 1 dunam ≈ 3,674 square feet (remember the 3.67 multiplier)
✓Agricultural yield data: Convert bushels per square foot to kilograms per dunam using both conversion factors

Quick Reference Table

square feet	dunams
10 ft²	0.000929 dunam
50 ft²	0.004645 dunam
100 ft²	0.00929 dunam
500 ft²	0.046452 dunam
1000 ft²	0.092903 dunam

Formula: dunam = ft² × conversion factor

History & Background

The dunam originated in the Ottoman Empire as a land measurement unit derived from the Turkish 'dönüm,' which itself came from the Greek 'stremma.' The unit was standardized to equal 1,000 square meters during the Ottoman period and remains widely used throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Mediterranean regions. The square foot developed from English customary measurements and remains prevalent in the United States, United Kingdom, and former British colonies. These parallel measurement systems reflect historical trade routes and colonial influences.

Regional Usage

Middle East & North Africa

In countries including Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, and Egypt, the dunam is the official or traditional land measurement unit for property registration, agricultural census, and legal documentation. Real estate transactions, government land records, and property taxes are calculated in dunams. But international investors and multinational companies frequently require conversions to square feet for global reporting standards and cross-border transactions.

United States & International Markets

The square foot is the standard measurement for real estate, construction, and property valuation in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia. International property databases, architectural plans, and construction specifications predominantly use square feet. When Middle Eastern properties are listed on global real estate platforms or when international companies invest in regional properties, conversion to square feet becomes key for market comparison and investment analysis.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Confusing dunam with other regional area units like decare or stremma

Using incorrect conversion factors: 1 decare = 1,000 square meters (10,764 square feet), while 1 dunam = 1,000 square meters. A 10-dunam property would be calculated as 36,736 square feet instead of 36,736 square feet if using the wrong unit definition.

✓ Verify the unit definition: 1 dunam = 1,000 square meters = 10,763.91 square feet. Always confirm whether documentation specifies dunam or decare, as they are identical but named differently in various regions.

Rounding conversion factor to 3,700 square feet per dunam for all calculations

A 50-dunam property would be calculated as 185,000 square feet instead of 183,680 square feet—an error of 1,320 square feet (0.038 dunams), which could represent considerable value in property transactions.

✓ Use precise conversion factor: 1 dunam = 10,763.91 square feet exactly (or 1 square foot = 0.00009289 dunams). For legal documents and contracts, always use minimum 4-6 decimal places.

Did You Know?

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The dunam is exactly equal to 1,000 square meters, making it mathematically aligned with the metric system. But the term 'dunam' persists in regional usage despite the metric system's official adoption, reflecting deep cultural and historical roots in land measurement traditions spanning over 500 years.

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One square mile equals 258.999 dunams (approximately 259 dunams), which means a typical American county of 500 square miles would encompass approximately 129,500 dunams—a scale that helps visualize the vast difference in how land is conceptualized between Western and Middle Eastern measurement traditions.

Pro Tips

✓Quick mental math: Multiply dunams by 10,764 to get square feet, or divide square feet by 10,764 to get dunams
✓For property documents: Always use the precise conversion factor 1 dunam = 10,763.91 square feet to ensure legal accuracy
✓International transactions: Provide measurements in both units on all documentation to prevent disputes and help global market comparisons

Frequently Asked Questions

How many square feet are in one dunam?

One dunam equals exactly 10,763.91 square feet. This comes from the dunam's definition of 1,000 square meters, which converts to 10,763.9104 square feet. For practical purposes, you can remember that 1 dunam ≈ 3,674 square meters or roughly 10,764 square feet. This conversion is important for anyone working with property in the Middle East or Mediterranean regions who needs to communicate with international partners using square feet.

Why do Middle Eastern countries use dunams instead of square meters if they're the same size?

The dunam predates the modern metric system by centuries, originating during the Ottoman Empire as a practical land measurement unit. Although the dunam was formally standardized to equal exactly 1,000 square meters, the traditional term persisted in regional legal systems, property registries, and agricultural practices. This reflects how measurement units become deeply embedded in cultural, legal, and administrative systems. Similar to how Americans continue using feet and miles despite the metric system's global adoption, Middle Eastern regions maintain dunam usage for historical continuity and legal consistency.