Convert dunams to square miles

1 dunam=0.0003861mi²

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

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Equals

0.0003861

Conversion formula

Forward

square miles = dunams × 0.0003861

Reverse

dunams = square miles × 2,589.99

Example: 10 dunam × 0.0003861 = 0.003861 mi².

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 Mile

mi²

The square mile equals 2.589988 square kilometres. It is used for US and UK geographic areas — city, county, state and country sizes. Greater London is 607 mi²; the US state of Texas is 268,597 mi².

Real-world: New York City is 302.6 mi². Texas is 268,597 mi². Greater London is 607 mi².

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Dunam to Square Mile conversion table

Common dunams to square miles values for quick reference.

Dunam (dunam)	Square Mile (mi²)
1 dunam	0.0003861 mi²
5 dunam	0.001931 mi²
10 dunam	0.003861 mi²
50 dunam	0.01931 mi²
100 dunam	0.03861 mi²
500 dunam	0.1931 mi²
1,000 dunam	0.3861 mi²
5,000 dunam	1.93051 mi²
10,000 dunam	3.86102 mi²
50,000 dunam	19.3051 mi²

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 miles in a dunam?

One dunam equals 0.0003861 square miles.

How do I convert dunams to square miles?

Multiply the dunam value by 0.0003861 to get the equivalent in square miles.

What is 100 dunams in square miles?

100 dunams equals 0.03861 square miles.

Is a dunam bigger than a square mile?

No. 1 dunam equals 0.0003861 square miles, so one dunam is smaller.

How to convert dunams to square miles without a calculator?

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

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