Convert dunams to acres

1 dunam=0.2471ac

Use the converter below to change any dunams value into acres instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

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Equals

0.24711

Conversion formula

Forward

acres = dunams × 0.2471

Reverse

dunams = acres × 4.04686

Example: 10 dunam × 0.2471 = 2.47105 ac.

About both units

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Dunam

dunam

The metric dunam equals 1000 square metres exactly. It is the standard land unit in Israel, Palestine, Turkey and parts of the former Ottoman Empire. Other regional "dunams" have existed historically, but the metric dunam (1000 m²) is the modern standard.

Real-world: An Israeli small farm might be 50 dunams (5 ha). Agricultural yields sometimes quoted per dunam.

Read full dunam reference →

Acre

The acre equals 4046.86 square metres — originally the area a team of oxen could plough in a day. It is the standard rural land unit in the US, UK and Canada. Suburban American lots are typically a quarter to half an acre. 640 acres equal one square mile.

Real-world: A US suburban lot is 0.25–0.5 acre. A standard UK rural property might be 5 acres. A football pitch is about 1.8 acres.

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Dunam to Acre conversion table

Common dunams to acres values for quick reference.

Dunam (dunam)	Acre (ac)
1 dunam	0.2471 ac
5 dunam	1.23553 ac
10 dunam	2.47105 ac
50 dunam	12.3553 ac
100 dunam	24.7105 ac
500 dunam	123.553 ac
1,000 dunam	247.105 ac
5,000 dunam	1,235.53 ac
10,000 dunam	2,471.05 ac
50,000 dunam	12,355.27 ac

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 dunam = 1000 m² = 0.1 ha.
10 dunams = 1 hectare.
Historical Ottoman dunam was 919.3 m² — avoid if possible; modern is 1000.

Avoid these

Using Ottoman dunam figures in modern Turkish contracts — assume metric.
Confusing with other Middle Eastern units (feddan, etc.).
Assuming all regional dunams are identical — confirm modern 1000 m² value.

Frequently asked questions

How many acres in a dunam?

One dunam equals 0.2471 acres.

How do I convert dunams to acres?

Multiply the dunam value by 0.2471 to get the equivalent in acres.

What is 100 dunams in acres?

100 dunams equals 24.7105 acres.

Is a dunam bigger than a acre?

No. 1 dunam equals 0.2471 acres, so one dunam is smaller.

How to convert dunams to acres without a calculator?

Multiply by 0.25 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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