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Convert dunams to square feet

1 dunam=10,763.91ft²

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

10,763.91

Conversion formula

Forward
square feet = dunams × 10,763.91
Reverse
dunams = square feet × 9.2903e-5

Example: 10 dunam × 10,763.91 = 107,639.1 ft².

About both units

From

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.
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To

Square Foot

ft²

The square foot equals 929.03 square centimetres. It is the dominant unit for US home interior area and commercial space leasing. A 1500 ft² US home is typical suburban size (≈ 140 m²). Office space in the US is priced per ft² per year.

Real-world: A US suburban home is 1500–2500 ft². Manhattan office rents $60–120 per ft²/year. A small studio apartment is 400 ft².
Read full square foot reference →

Dunam to Square Foot conversion table

Common dunams to square feet values for quick reference.

Dunam (dunam)Square Foot (ft²)
1 dunam10,763.91 ft²
5 dunam53,819.55 ft²
10 dunam107,639.1 ft²
50 dunam538,195.52 ft²
100 dunam1,076,391.04 ft²
500 dunam5,381,955.21 ft²
1,000 dunam10,763,910.42 ft²
5,000 dunam53,819,552.08 ft²
10,000 dunam107,639,104.17 ft²
50,000 dunam538,195,520.84 ft²

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 square feet in a dunam?
One dunam equals 10,763.91 square feet.
How do I convert dunams to square feet?
Multiply the dunam value by 10,763.91 to get the equivalent in square feet.
What is 100 dunams in square feet?
100 dunams equals 1,076,391.04 square feet.
Is a dunam bigger than a square foot?
Yes. 1 dunam equals 10,763.91 square feet, so one dunam is larger.
How to convert dunams to square feet without a calculator?
Multiply by 10,763.91 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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