Convert dunams to square kilometers

1 dunam=0.001km²

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

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Conversion formula

Forward

square kilometers = dunams × 0.001

Reverse

dunams = square kilometers × 1,000

Example: 10 dunam × 0.001 = 0.01 km².

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.

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Square Kilometer

km²

The square kilometre equals 1,000,000 m² or 100 hectares. It is used for city, region and country areas. Greater London is about 1572 km². The smallest sovereign countries (Monaco, Vatican City) are under 3 km² each.

Real-world: Greater London is 1572 km². France is 643,801 km². The Serengeti National Park is 14,763 km².

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Dunam to Square Kilometer conversion table

Common dunams to square kilometers values for quick reference.

Dunam (dunam)	Square Kilometer (km²)
1 dunam	0.001 km²
5 dunam	0.005 km²
10 dunam	0.01 km²
50 dunam	0.05 km²
100 dunam	0.1 km²
500 dunam	0.5 km²
1,000 dunam	1 km²
5,000 dunam	5 km²
10,000 dunam	10 km²
50,000 dunam	50 km²

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 kilometers in a dunam?

One dunam equals 0.001 square kilometers.

How do I convert dunams to square kilometers?

Multiply the dunam value by 0.001 to get the equivalent in square kilometers.

What is 100 dunams in square kilometers?

100 dunams equals 0.1 square kilometers.

Is a dunam bigger than a square kilometer?

No. 1 dunam equals 0.001 square kilometers, so one dunam is smaller.

How to convert dunams to square kilometers without a calculator?

Multiply by 0 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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