Convert dunam to acre in seconds
1 dunam x 0.247105 = 0.247105 ac
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Ever tried buying land in Cyprus only to realize the seller quoted prices per dunam? Or maybe you’re analyzing agricultural data from Jordan and need to compare plot sizes with American acre-based reports. That’s where this dunam-to-acre converter becomes your best friend. Let’s break down these units so you’ll never second-guess Middle Eastern land measurements again.
Unit definitions
What is a dunam (dunam)?
Description: A traditional unit of area used across the Middle East and Balkans
Symbol: No standard symbol (often spelled out)
Common uses: Land measurement for real estate, agriculture, and taxation
Definition: Generally 1,000 square meters (varies regionally)
What is an acre (ac)?
Description: Imperial unit for land area
Symbol: ac
Common uses: Agriculture, real estate in US/UK
Definition: Exactly 43,560 square feet or 4,046.8564224 square meters
Conversion formula
Dunam to acre:
acres = dunams × 0.247105
Acre to dunam:
dunams = acres ÷ 0.247105
Example calculations
- Converting 5 dunams to acres:
5 × 0.247105 = 1.2355 acres - Converting 12.5 acres to dunams:
12.5 ÷ 0.247105 ≈ 50.585 dunams
Conversion tables
Dunam to acre
| Dunam | Acre |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.2471 |
| 2 | 0.4942 |
| 3 | 0.7413 |
| 5 | 1.2355 |
| 10 | 2.4711 |
| 20 | 4.9421 |
| 50 | 12.3553 |
| 100 | 24.7105 |
Acre to dunam
| Acre | Dunam |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4.0469 |
| 2 | 8.0937 |
| 3 | 12.1406 |
| 5 | 20.2343 |
| 10 | 40.4686 |
| 20 | 80.9371 |
| 50 | 202.3428 |
| 100 | 404.6856 |
Historical background
The dunam’s story begins in the Ottoman Empire, where it originally represented teh amount of land a team of oxen could plow in a day—much like the acre’s origin. Over time, it became standardized to 1,000 m² in most countries, though you’ll still find variations. In Iraq, for instance, a dunam equals 2,500 m². The acres path was more straightforward, surviving from medieval England to become a key unit in countries using imperial measurements.
Interesting facts
- The word “dunam” comes from the Turkish “dönüm,” meaning “turning”—referring to land you could plow in a workday
- Israel officially switched to metric in 1922 but kept the dunam for land deals
- An American football field (1.32 acres) equals about 5.34 standard dunams
- Palestine uses both old (919.3 m²) and new (1,000 m²) dunam definitions
- The acre was originally defined as a furlong (660 ft) by a chain (66 ft)—hence 43,560 sq ft
FAQ
The dunam evolved from regional land measurement practices, leading to variations. Always confirm which definition applies to your calculation.
Our tool uses 1 dunam = 0.2471 acres for general use. For legal purposes, check local standards.
No—1 hectare equals 10 dunams under the 1,000 m² definition. A hectare is roughly 2.471 acres.
Yes, but note that Turkey uses the 'metric dunam' equal to 1,000 m². Older records might use different values.
The acre dates back to medieval England, defined as the area one ox team could plow in a day. It’s now standardized at 4,046.86 m².